naphthylamine
/nafˈθʌɪləmiːn/ /napˈθʌɪləmiːn/(also naphthylamin, naphtylamine, napthylamine) Chemistry
noun
Either of two isomeric crystalline amines, C10H7NH2, derived from naphthalene and used in the manufacture of certain dyes.
- Only the form naphthylamine is current. The β isomer is a powerful bladder carcinogen..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. From naphthyl + amine.
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