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Aminobenzene

/ˌeɪ.mɪ.noʊˈbɛn.ziːn/
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  1. 1

    An aromatic amine derived from benzene, commonly known as aniline, used in the manufacture of dyes, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.

    "Aminobenzene is a key ingredient in the production of various synthetic dyes."
  2. 2

    A compound with the formula C6H7N, characterized by the presence of an amino group attached to a benzene ring.

    "The chemical properties of aminobenzene make it useful in many industrial applications."

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The term 'aminobenzene' is derived from the combination of 'amino', which comes from the Latin 'aminus', referring to amine compounds, and 'benzene', which originates from the German word 'Benzol', a term for aromatic hydrocarbons. The term has evolved in the context of organic chemistry since the 19th century.

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