rosaniline

rosaniline [roh-zan-l-in, -ahyn] ExamplesWord Origin noun Chemistry.

1. a red dye, C20H20N3Cl, derived from aniline and orthotoluidine, a constituent of fuchsin.
2. the base, C20H21N3O, which, with hydrochloric acid, forms this dye.

Origin of rosaniline First recorded in 1860–65; rose1 + aniline Examples from the Web for rosaniline Historical Examples of rosaniline

In France the hydrochlorate of rosaniline is chiefly employed.

Cooley’s Practical Receipts, Volume II

Arnold Cooley

A pleasant syrup, leaving a slightly sharp taste, containing a little carbonate of potash, and faintly coloured with rosaniline.

Cooley’s Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades…, Sixth Edition, Volume I

Arnold Cooley

Other transformations of rosaniline have yet to be chronicled.

Coal

Raphael Meldola

A few years ago murexid was extensively used in dyeing; it is now almost superseded by rosaniline or magenta.

Cooley’s Practical Receipts, Volume II

Arnold Cooley

The intimate relation between chrysaniline, rosaniline, and leucaniline has been shown by Hofmann.

Cooley’s Practical Receipts, Volume II

Arnold Cooley

British Dictionary definitions for rosaniline rosaniline rosanilin noun

1. a reddish-brown crystalline insoluble derivative of aniline used, in the form of its soluble hydrochloride, as a red dyeSee also fuchsin

Word Origin for rosaniline C19: from rose 1 + aniline rosaniline in Medicine rosaniline n.

1. A brownish-red crystalline organic compound derived from aniline and used in the manufacture of dyes and in Schiff’s reagent.