Definition of anilides

1. Compounds derived from oxoacids RkE(=O)l(OH) m (l not equal to 0) by replacing an -OH group by the -NHPh group or derivative formed by ring substitution; N-phenyl amides. NOC Rule C-641.8. See amides. E.g. CH3C(=O)NHPh acetanilide.

2. Salts formed by replacement of a nitrogen-bound hydron of aniline by a metal or other cation. E.g. NaNHPh sodium anilide


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