phenylhydrazine

American  

[fen-l-hahy-druh-zeen, -zin, feen-] / ˌfɛn lˈhaɪ drəˌzin, -zɪn, ˌfin- /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a yellow, poisonous liquid or low-melting solid, C 6 H 8 N 2 , used in chemical analysis and organic synthesis.

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Etymology

Origin of phenylhydrazine

1895–1900; < German Phenylhydrazin; see phenyl, hydrazine

Example Sentences

The author has also established a relation between the phenylhydrazine fixed and the furfural which the substance yields on boiling with condensing acids.

From Researches on Cellulose 1895-1900 by Cross, C. F.

The vapors of phenylhydrazine should not be inhaled.

From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant

When this is done, no more phenylhydrazine hydrochloride is obtained by concentration of the mother liquor.

From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant

When the distillation is carried out carefully, practically no phenylhydrazine distils with the benzene or other low-boiling impurities.

From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant

Rubber gloves should be worn when working with large quantities of phenylhydrazine, since the product may cause serious injury to the skin.

From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant