Benzyl
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Benzyl
Benzyl (pronunciation: /ˈbɛnzɪl/) is a term used in organic chemistry. It refers to the functional group (C6H5CH2) derived from toluene.
Etymology
The term "Benzyl" is derived from the German word "Benzol" which means benzene, and the suffix "-yl" which is used in organic chemistry to form names of radicals.
Related Terms
- Benzene: An aromatic hydrocarbon from which benzyl is derived.
- Toluene: A hydrocarbon that is structurally similar to benzene, and from which the benzyl group is derived.
- Functional Group: A group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound. Benzyl is a type of functional group.
- Organic Chemistry: The branch of chemistry that deals with the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds, which contain carbon atoms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Benzyl
- Wikipedia's article - Benzyl
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