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

Etymology

Origin of benzyl

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

Example Sentences

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

The recovered benzyl alcohol can be used for the preparation of a second lot of benzyl benzoate only after it has been boiled with strong sodium hydroxide to remove all traces of benzaldehyde.

From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant