benzyl

[ ben-zil, -zeel ]

/ ˈbɛn zɪl, -zil /

Chemistry

adjective

noun

Nearby words

benzoyl, benzoyl group, benzoyl peroxide, benzoylate, benztropine mesylate, benzyl, benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl butyrate, benzyl chloride

Origin of benzyl

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

Related forms

ben·zyl·ic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for benzyl

The active ingredient is Benzyl Nicotinate (niacinamide), part of the drug group of vasodilators that widen blood vessels.
My Great Fake Bake Experiment|Daniel Nester|January 6, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The first of these is benzyl chloride, the second benzal chloride, and the third benzotrichloride or phenyl chloroform.
Coal|Raphael Meldola
It is then only necessary to brominate the benzyl cyanide by treating it with bromine vapor.
America's Munitions 1917-1918|Benedict Crowell
Benzyl benzoate has been used recently to reduce the high blood pressure of hypertension.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:|Louis Marshall Warfield

Lauryl benzyl phosphonic acid, dipotassium salt, in 20% solution.
Junior Achievement|William Lee
This chloride is then mixed with sodium cyanide in alcoholic solution and distilled, benzyl cyanide being the result.
America's Munitions 1917-1918|Benedict Crowell

British Dictionary definitions for benzyl

benzyl

/ (ˈbɛnzaɪl) /

noun

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

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Medicine definitions for benzyl

benzyl

[ bĕn′zĭl, -zēl′ ]

n.

The univalent radical C6H5CH2- derived from toluene.

Related forms

ben•zyl′ic (-zĭl′ĭk) adj.

Science definitions for benzyl (1 of 2)

benzyl

[ bĕn′zĭl ]

The radical C6H5CH2, derived from toluene.

Science definitions for benzyl (2 of 2)

benzene

[ bĕn′zēn′ ]

A colorless flammable liquid derived from petroleum. Benzene is used to make detergents, insecticides, motor fuels, and many other chemical products. Chemical formula: C6H6. See more at benzene ring.

Related forms

benzyl adjective