benzyl

American  

[ben-zil, -zeel] / ˈbɛn zɪl, -zil /

adjective

1. containing the benzyl group.

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noun

1. the benzyl group.

benzyl British  

/ ˈbɛnzaɪl /

noun

1. 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 /

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

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Other Word Forms

• benzylic
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of benzyl

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

benzyl

Conventional home fragrance products can contain hundreds of chemicals, including phthalates, benzaldehyde, camphor, ethyl acetate, benzyl acetate, musk ketone, benzene, formaldehyde, BHT and acetaldehyde.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 15, 2023

Mint and Maxim Neutral each contain two QACs: didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride and alkyl-dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride.

From Scientific American ● Sep. 17, 2021

Testing revealed an elevated presence of benzyl chloride in a lab, she said.

From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2019

Conversely, the review found treatment with several topical prescription products were safe and effective with just one application; those include using ivermectin, malathion and spinosad, while benzyl alcohol required two applications.

From US News ● Sep. 13, 2016

One method of purifying the benzyl cyanide is to steam distil it after the alcohol has been first distilled from the reaction mixture.

From Organic Syntheses by James Bryant Conant

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