phenylacetamide
|phe-nyl-ac-e-ta-mide|
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/ˌfɛnɪlˌæsɪˈtæmaɪd/
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/ˌfiːnɪlˌæsɪˈtæmaɪd/
chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'phenylacetamide' originates from 'phenyl' and 'acetamide', where 'phenyl' refers to a benzene ring and 'acetamide' is derived from acetic acid and amide.
Historical Evolution
'phenylacetamide' was formed by combining the terms 'phenyl' and 'acetamide' in modern 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 derived from acetic acid and phenylamine, often used in organic synthesis.
Phenylacetamide is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/22 04:29