phenylthiocarbamide

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What does phenylthiocarbamide mean?

The N-phenyl derivative of carbamide; it is either tasteless or has a bitter taste, depending on the genetic makeup of the person tasting it, who is either a nontaster or a taster, respectively.

Where does phenylthiocarbamide come from?

From phenyl + thio- + carbamide.

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