benzyl

American

[ben-zil, -zeel] / ˈbɛn zɪl, -zil /

adjective

containing the benzyl group.

noun

the benzyl group.

benzyl British

/ ˈbɛnzaɪl /

noun

Systematic name: phenylmethyl. (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C 6 H 5 CH 2 –

benzyl alcohol

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benzyl Scientific

/ bĕn′zĭl /

The radical C ₆ H ₅ CH ₂, derived from toluene.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

benzylic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of benzyl

First recorded in 1865–70; benz- + -yl

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