An organic compound formed by combining a benzoyl group with a methylaniline compound, used historically in dye manufacturing and research.
From 'benzo-' (benzoyl group) + 'toluide' (a derivative of toluene with an amine group added). Created in the 19th century as chemists explored reactions between aromatic compounds, with 'toluene' named after Tolu, Colombia (a source of balsam).
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