'amidophenol' originates from the combination of 'amido-' and 'phenol', where 'amido-' refers to the presence of an amide group and 'phenol' refers to the aromatic compound phenol.

'amidophenol' was derived from the combination of chemical terms 'amido' and 'phenol' in the late 19th century, reflecting its chemical structure.

Initially, it referred to a specific chemical compound used in photography and dyeing, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.