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acetoacetanilide

|a-ce-to-a-ce-ta-ni-lide|

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/əˌsiːtoʊˌæsɪˈtænɪˌlaɪd/

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/əˌsiːtəʊˌæsɪˈtænɪˌlaɪd/

chemical intermediate

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acetoacetanilide' originates from the combination of 'aceto-' referring to acetic acid and 'anilide' referring to aniline derivatives.

Historical Evolution

'acetoacetanilide' was formed by combining the chemical terms 'aceto-' and 'anilide' to describe its structure.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it was used to describe a specific chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a chemical compound used as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Acetoacetanilide is often used in the production of azo dyes.

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Last updated: 2025/04/19 08:21