Acetylcarbazole

/əˌsiːtəlˈkɑːrbəˌzoʊl/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound made by acetylating carbazole, a three-ring aromatic compound used in pharmaceutical and materials science research.

Etymology

From acetyl + carbazole (from carb- and -azole suffix for nitrogen-containing rings). Used in specialized organic chemistry and materials development.

Kelly Says

Carbazole derivatives glow in the dark when hit with ultraviolet light, and acetylated versions are being researched for use in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), the technology behind modern smartphone and TV screens.

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