NAPHTHYLAMINE

Etymology

Noun

naphthylamine (plural naphthylamines)

(organic compound) Either of two isomeric primary amines derived from naphthalene; they occur in crude oil, and are used in the preparation of dyes and other compounds

Synonyms

• naphthol

Source: Wiktionary


Naph`thyl*am"ine, n. (Chem.)

Definition: One of two basic amido derivatives of naphthalene, C10H7.NH2, forming crystalline solids.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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