phenylamine

Meanings

• noun

  An organic compound with the formula C6H5NH2. It is an aromatic amine derived from phenyl alcohol or toluene.

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Variants

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penicillamine , penicillamines

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'phaino,' meaning 'to show,' and the Latin suffix 'amine,' meaning 'nitrogenous compound.'

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Trivia

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1. Phenylamine was first synthesized in 1834 by the German chemist Friedrich Wöhler.

2. Phenylamine is a weak base and can form salts with strong acids.

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1. Aromatic amines: Organic compounds that contain an amino group (-NH2) bonded directly to an aromatic ring.

2. Toluene: A colorless aromatic hydrocarbon with the formula C7H8. It is a common solvent and an intermediate in the production of various chemicals, including phenylamine.

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Phenylamine has been used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, including antipsychotics and antidepressants. It is also a key intermediate in the production of aniline dyes.

How to Memorize "phenylamine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a phenyl group (a benzene ring with a hydroxyl group attached) losing a water molecule to form an amine group.

2. associate
   

   - Associate phenylamine with toluene, as phenylamine is derived from toluene.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the formula C6H5NH2 to represent phenylamine.

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