acetylbenzoate
|a-ce-tyl-ben-zo-ate|
C2
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/əˌsiːtəlˈbɛnzoʊeɪt/
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/əˌsiːtəlˈbɛnzəʊeɪt/
ester compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylbenzoate' originates from the combination of 'acetyl' and 'benzoate', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group derived from acetic acid, and 'benzoate' refers to the salt or ester of benzoic acid.
Historical Evolution
The term 'acetylbenzoate' has been used in chemical nomenclature to describe esters formed from acetic and benzoic acids.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the specific ester compound, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound that is an ester formed from acetic acid and benzoic acid.
Acetylbenzoate is used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals.
Last updated: 2025/04/18 19:06