Definition of Benzyl

1. Noun. The univalent radical derived from toluene.

Exact synonyms: Benzyl Group, Benzyl Radical
Generic synonyms: Chemical Group, Group, Radical
Derivative terms: Benzylic

Definition of Benzyl

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

Definition of Benzyl

1. Noun. (organic chemistry especially in combination) The univalent radical C6H5-CH2- related to toluene and benzoic acid ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Benzyl

1. a univalent chemical radical [n -S] : BENZYLIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Benzyl

1. A compound radical, C6H5.CH2, related to toluene and benzoic acid; commonly used adjectively. Origin: Benzoic + -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Benzyl

benzphetamine N-demethylase
benzphetamine hydrochloride
benzpyrene
benzpyrinium bromide
benzquinamide
benzstigminum bromidum
benzthiazide
benztropine
benztropine mesylate
benzule
benzules
benzvalene
benzvalenes
benzydamine
benzydamine hydrochloride
benzyl (current term)
benzyl alcohol
benzyl alcohol dehydrogenase
benzyl alcohols
benzyl carbinol
benzyl cinnamate
benzyl group
benzyl penicillin
benzyl radical
benzyl viologen
benzylamine
benzylamine oxidase
benzylamines
benzylated
benzylating

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