Associations to the word «Benzyl»

Wiktionary

BENZYL, noun. (organic chemistry) (especially in combination) The univalent radical C6H5-CH2- related to toluene and benzoic acid
BENZYL ALCOHOL, noun. (organic compound) The aromatic alcohol phenylmethanol

Dictionary definition

BENZYL, noun. The univalent radical derived from toluene.

Wise words

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