Acetanilide

/ˌæsɪtəˈnɪlaɪd/ noun

An organic compound made from acetic acid and aniline, historically used as a pain reliever but now known to be toxic to human health.

From acetic acid + aniline + -ide (chemical suffix). Synthesized in the 19th century and briefly used medically before toxicity was discovered.

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