xylidine

Meanings

• noun

  A colorless, crystalline organic compound with the formula C8H10N2. It is a derivative of aniline and is used as a local anesthetic.

  - "Xylidine is used as a local anesthetic in some medical procedures."
  - "The pharmacist dispensed xylidine to the patient for topical application."

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Variants

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xylidine , xylidines

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Etymology

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Derived from aniline, with the addition of a chloro group at the 5-position.

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Trivia

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1. Xylidine was first synthesized in 1867 by German chemist Adolf von Baeyer.

2. Xylidine is a chiral compound, meaning it exists in two enantiomeric forms: the 'R' form and the 'S' form.

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1. Aniline: A colorless, oily, organic compound with the formula C6H5NH2. It is the simplest aromatic amine and the precursor to many other aromatic amines and polymers.

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Xylidine has been used in the medical field as a local anesthetic since the early 20th century.

How to Memorize "xylidine"

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   - Imagine a crystal structure of xylidine to help remember its chemical formula and structure.

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   - Associate the word 'xylidine' with 'local anesthetic' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Xylidine, a local anesthetic, keeps patients from feeling pain' to help remember its function.

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