naphthalimiden.
/nafˈθalᵻmʌɪd/, /napˈθalᵻmʌɪd/, U.S. /næpˈθæləˌmaɪd/, /næfˈθæləˌmaɪd/ Chemistry.
A compound containing an imide group \\\\\R (R being an alkyl or other substituent) bridging the side chains of naphthalic acid, the C—NR bonds taking the place of the C—OH bonds of the acid.
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1975 Environmental Quality & Safety Suppl. I. 425 The FWAs [sc. fluorescent whitening agents] are classified in six major structural classes: (A) stilbenes, (B) coumarin and carbostyril compounds.., (D) naphthalimides, [etc.].
1997 Proc. National Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 94 12320/2 These photosensitizers include substituted anthraquinones.., naphthalimides.., a rhodium metal complex.., and riboflavin.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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