aminoacetophenone
|a-mi-no-a-ce-to-phen-one|
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/əˌmiːnoʊəˌsɛtəˈfoʊnoʊn/
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/əˌmiːnəʊəˌsɛtəˈfəʊnəʊn/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aminoacetophenone' originates from combining 'amino' from 'ammonia' and 'acetophenone', where 'acetophenone' is derived from 'acetic acid' and 'phenyl'.
Historical Evolution
'aminoacetophenone' was formed by adding the prefix 'amino-' to 'acetophenone', a term used in organic chemistry.
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 that is a derivative of acetophenone with an amino group attached.
Aminoacetophenone is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
Last updated: 2025/07/16 07:36