Acetophenone

/ˌæsɪtəˈfiːnoʊn/ noun

An organic compound formed by combining an acetyl group with benzene, used as a chemical precursor, solvent, and in fragrance manufacturing.

From acetyl (an acetone-derived group) combined with phenone (aromatic ketone structure derived from benzene), creating a useful industrial chemical.

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