acylaminophenyl
|a-cyl-a-mi-no-phen-yl|
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/ˌæsɪlˌæmɪnoʊˈfiːnɪl/
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/ˌæsɪlˌæmɪnəʊˈfiːnɪl/
chemical compound
Etymology
'acylaminophenyl' originates from combining 'acyl', 'amino', and 'phenyl', where 'acyl' refers to a functional group derived from an acid, 'amino' refers to the presence of an NH2 group, and 'phenyl' refers to a benzene ring minus one hydrogen atom.
'acylaminophenyl' is a modern term used in organic chemistry, derived from the combination of its constituent parts.
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 containing an acylamino group attached to a phenyl group.
The synthesis of acylaminophenyl derivatives is crucial in pharmaceutical research.
Last updated: 2025/05/04 20:49