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acetylaminobenzene

|a-ce-tyl-a-mi-no-ben-zene|

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/əˌsɛtɪˌlæmɪnoʊˈbɛnziːn/

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/əˌsɛtɪˌlæmɪnəʊˈbɛnziːn/

chemical compound

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acetylaminobenzene' originates from the combination of 'acetyl,' 'amino,' and 'benzene,' where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group, 'amino' refers to the amino group, and 'benzene' refers to the benzene ring.

Historical Evolution

'acetylaminobenzene' was derived from the combination of chemical terms in the late 19th century to describe a compound with specific functional groups.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a specific chemical compound, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a chemical compound also known as acetanilide, used in the manufacture of dyes and as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.

Acetylaminobenzene is used in the production of certain dyes.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/18 16:36