Anthranil

/ˈænθrənɪl/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound containing a nitrile group (-CN) attached to an anthracene structure, or relating to anthranilate derivatives.

Etymology

From anthracene + the suffix '-nil' or related to 'anthranilate.' May derive from Latin-based chemical nomenclature for carbon-nitrogen triple bonds.

Kelly Says

Nitriles (-CN groups) are some of the hardest-working groups in chemistry—they appear in medicines, pesticides, and synthetic fibers, yet they're less famous than they deserve to be!

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