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benzoyl

American  
[ben-zoh-il] / ˈbɛn zoʊ ɪl /

adjective

  1. containing the benzoyl group.


noun

  1. the benzoyl group.

benzoyl British  
/ ˈbɛnzəʊɪl /

noun

  1. Systematic name: benzenecarbonyl. (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C 6 H 5 CO-

    benzoyl group or radical

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

benzoyl Scientific  
/ bĕn′zō-ĭl′,-zoil′ /
  1. The radical C 6 H 5 CO, derived from benzoic acid.


Etymology

Origin of benzoyl

First recorded in 1850–55; benzo- + -yl


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They then used a series of reactions to attach a benzoyl functional group to dissolved amine- and alcohol-containing metabolites.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2024

A benzoyl peroxide wash can be a good starting point, since it has anti-bacterial and skin-drying properties and helps unclog pores, Ploch said.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2023

Some topical treatments, such as those containing benzoyl peroxide targeted for acne, can irritate the skin further—requiring an even more heavy duty moisturizer to restore and strengthen the barrier, says Gohara.

From National Geographic ● Nov. 28, 2023

In a 2014 comparative study, researchers found that this herbal extract was as effective in treating acne as a solution containing 5 percent benzoyl peroxide.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 6, 2022

With sodium ethylate in ethyl acetate solution it forms the sodium derivative of benzoyl acetone, from which benzoyl acetone, C6H5.CO.CH2.CO.CH3, can be obtained by acidification with acetic acid.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

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