Benzalazine

/bɛnzəlˈæzɪn/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound formed by condensing benzaldehyde with hydrazine; an azine compound used in organic synthesis.

Etymology

From 'benzal-' (benzaldehyde) + 'azine' (from 'az-' meaning nitrogen, plus '-ine' for amine). Azine compounds contain nitrogen-nitrogen double bonds.

Kelly Says

Azine compounds like benzalazine can detect and capture metals in scientific testing—a single molecule becomes a hunter, seeking out specific elements in complex mixtures.

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