Gallanilide

/ˌɡæləˈnɪlaɪd/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound formed from the reaction of gallic acid derivatives with aniline, used in organic synthesis.

Etymology

Compound name from gallic acid + aniline + -ide (suffix indicating chemical compounds). Follows systematic chemical nomenclature.

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