bromobenzene

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What does bromobenzene mean?

The brominated derivative of benzene C₆H₅Br that is used as a solvent and, via Grignard reagents, to manufacture pharmaceuticals etc.

Where does bromobenzene come from?

Etymology tree Ancient Greek βρῶμος (brômos) French bromebor. English brome Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ine English bromine Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English bromo- German Benzoe ▲ Latin -īnusder. German -in German Benzinbor. English benzine English benzene English bromobenzene From bromo- + benzene.

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