ortho-aminophenol
|or-th-o-a-mi-no-phe-nol|
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/ˌɔːrθoʊ əˌmiːnoʊ fəˈniːɒl/
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/ˌɔːθəʊ əˌmiːnəʊ fəˈniːɒl/
amino group next to hydroxyl on benzene ring
Etymology
'ortho-aminophenol' originates from Greek and chemical nomenclature, where 'ortho-' means 'straight' or 'correct', 'amino' refers to the NH2 group, and 'phenol' refers to a benzene ring with a hydroxyl group.
'ortho-aminophenol' was formed in modern chemistry by combining the terms 'ortho-', 'amino-', and 'phenol' to describe the specific structure of the compound.
Initially, it referred specifically to the chemical structure with the amino group adjacent to the hydroxyl group on a benzene ring, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound, specifically an isomer of aminophenol where the amino group is in the ortho position relative to the hydroxyl group on a benzene ring.
Ortho-aminophenol is used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.
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Last updated: 2025/08/05 21:58