N-acetyl-p-aminophenol describes the molecular structure of a pain reliever commonly known as acetaminophen. What kind of name is “N-acetyl-p-aminophenol”?

“N-acetyl-p-aminophenol” describes the substance by its molecular structure, so it is a chemical name. Acetaminophen is the generic name, while brand names such as Tylenol are trade names; a therapeutic name describes a drug by its use or effect.

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