aniline oil
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A chemist carefully transfers aniline oil from a small brown bottle into a beaker.
Definition
Noun: - A toxic, oily, liquid organic compound (an amine) derived from nitrobenzene. It is a primary material in the industrial manufacture of synthetic dyes, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals.
Usage
- Aniline oil is a key feedstock in the chemical industry.
- Proper safety protocols are essential when handling aniline oil due to its toxicity.
- The discovery of mauveine, the first synthetic dye, was made from aniline oil.
Advanced Usage
- In industrial contexts, aniline oil is often referred to simply as aniline when its liquid form is implied.
- The term distinguishes the pure, liquid base compound from its solid salt forms (e.g., aniline hydrochloride).
Variants and Related Words
- Aniline (n): The more common name for the compound, synonymous with aniline oil.
- Phenylamine (n): The systematic IUPAC name for the same chemical.
- Aminobenzene (n): An alternative chemical name.
Synonyms
- Aniline
- Phenylamine
- Aminobenzene
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Aniline dye: A class of synthetic dyes originally derived from aniline oil.
- Aniline point: A petroleum industry test measuring the solvent power of hydrocarbons, using aniline oil.
A chemist carefully transfers aniline oil from a small brown bottle into a beaker.
Noun
- oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines