acetoxyphthalide
|a-ce-toxy-phthal-ide|
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/əˌsɛtəˌksɪˈθælɪd/
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/əˌsiːtəʊˌksɪˈθælɪd/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetoxyphthalide' originates from 'acetoxy-' and 'phthalide', where 'acetoxy-' refers to the acetyl group and 'phthalide' is a derivative of phthalic acid.
Historical Evolution
'acetoxyphthalide' combines the chemical terms 'acetoxy' and 'phthalide' to form a compound name used in modern chemistry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound derived from phthalic acid, often used in organic synthesis.
Acetoxyphthalide is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals.
Last updated: 2025/04/20 00:06