acetylphenol
|a-ce-tyl-phe-nol|
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/əˌsiːtɪlˈfiːnɒl/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylphenol' originates from the combination of 'acetyl' and 'phenol', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group (CH3CO) and 'phenol' refers to the aromatic compound derived from benzene.
Historical Evolution
'acetylphenol' was formed by combining the terms 'acetyl' and 'phenol' in modern chemistry nomenclature.
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 phenol by the introduction of an acetyl group.
Acetylphenol is used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 03:06