aminoquinoline
|a-mi-no-qui-no-line|
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/əˌmiːnoʊˈkwɪnəˌliːn/
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/əˌmiːnəʊˈkwɪnəliːn/
quinoline with amino group
Etymology
'aminoquinoline' originates from 'quinoline', specifically the word 'quinoline', where 'amino-' refers to the presence of an amino group.
'quinoline' transformed into 'aminoquinoline' with the addition of an amino group, enhancing its chemical properties for medicinal use.
Initially, it referred to a basic chemical structure, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a compound used in pharmaceuticals.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound derived from quinoline with an amino group, often used in the synthesis of antimalarial drugs.
Aminoquinoline derivatives are crucial in the development of new antimalarial medications.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 17:21