Associations to the word «Phenyl»

Wiktionary

PHENYL, noun. (organic chemistry) A univalent hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) formally derived from benzene by the removal of a hydrogen atom, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.
PHENYL MERCAPTAN, noun. (organic compound) The simplest aromatic thiol, C6H5-SH

Wise words

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