acylaminobenzene
|a-cyl-a-mi-no-ben-zene|
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/ˌæsɪlˌæmɪnoʊˈbɛnziːn/
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/ˌæsɪlˌæmɪnəʊˈbɛnziːn/
chemical compound
Etymology
'acylaminobenzene' originates from the combination of 'acyl', 'amino', and 'benzene', where 'acyl' refers to a functional group derived from an acid, 'amino' refers to the presence of an NH2 group, and 'benzene' is a well-known aromatic hydrocarbon.
'acylaminobenzene' is a modern chemical term formed by combining the words 'acyl', 'amino', and 'benzene' to describe a specific chemical structure.
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 compound consisting of an acyl group bonded to an aminobenzene structure.
Acylaminobenzene is used in the synthesis of various dyes and pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/28 14:08
