dimethylaminoazobenzene
dimethylaminoazobenzene noun: a synthetic azo dye characterized by an azobenzene core substituted with a dimethylamino group at the para position. It is historically significant as a former food additive and a reagent in analytical chemistry.
Noun
dimethylaminoazobenzene (plural dimethylaminoazobenzenes)
- A synthetic azo dye characterized by an azobenzene core substituted with a dimethylamino group at the para position. It is historically significant as a former food additive and a reagent in analytical chemistry.
- A compound historically studied for its carcinogenic properties in laboratory animal models, used to induce liver tumors for research.
Synonyms of dimethylaminoazobenzene
- butter yellow
- solvent yellow 2
Forms of dimethylaminoazobenzene
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Origin of dimethylaminoazobenzene
di- + methyl- + amino- + azo- + benzene
Questions about dimethylaminoazobenzene
- What does dimethylaminoazobenzene mean?
- Dimethylaminoazobenzene means a synthetic azo dye characterized by an azobenzene core substituted with a dimethylamino group at the para position. It is historically significant as a former food additive and a reagent in analytical chemistry.
- What part of speech is dimethylaminoazobenzene?
- Dimethylaminoazobenzene is a noun.
- What is the plural of dimethylaminoazobenzene?
- The plural of dimethylaminoazobenzene is dimethylaminoazobenzenes.
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