Associations to the word «Benzoyl»

Wiktionary

BENZOYL, noun. (organic chemistry) (especially in combination) A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C6H5CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group
BENZOYL PEROXIDE, noun. (organic compound) A peroxide derived from benzoic acid; it is used to bleach flour, and in many industrial applications

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