Aminobenzaldehyde

/əˌmiːnoʊbɛnzˈældɪhaɪd/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound containing an amino group and an aldehyde group attached to a benzene ring.

Etymology

From 'amino-,' 'benzene,' and 'aldehyde.' This represents systematic chemical naming for a compound with specific functional groups identified by their positions.

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