BENZOYL

Etymology

Noun

benzoyl (plural benzoyls)

(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C₆H₅CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group

Source: Wiktionary

Ben"zoyl, n. Etym: [Benzoic + Gr. -yl.] (Chem.)

Definition: A compound radical, C6H5.CO; the base of benzoic acid, of the oil of bitter almonds, and of an extensive series of compounds. [Formerly written also benzule.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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