BENZYL

benzyl, benzyl group, benzyl radical

(noun) the univalent radical derived from toluene

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

benzyl (plural benzyls)

(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical C₆H₅-CH₂- related to toluene and benzoic acid

Source: Wiktionary

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

Definition: A compound radical, C6H5.CH2, related to toluene and benzoic acid; -- commonly used adjectively.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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