benzyl

American  

[ben-zil, -zeel] / ˈbɛn zɪl, -zil /

adjective

1. containing the benzyl group.

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noun

1. the benzyl group.

benzyl British  

/ ˈbɛnzaɪl /

noun

1. Systematic name: phenylmethyl.  (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C 6 H 5 CH 2 –

   benzyl alcohol

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benzyl Scientific  

/ bĕn′zĭl /

1. The radical C ₆ H ₅ CH ₂, derived from toluene.

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Other Word Forms

• benzylic adjective

Etymology

Origin of benzyl

First recorded in 1865–70; benz- + -yl

Example Sentences

Conventional home fragrance products can contain hundreds of chemicals, including phthalates, benzaldehyde, camphor, ethyl acetate, benzyl acetate, musk ketone, benzene, formaldehyde, BHT and acetaldehyde.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2023

Mint and Maxim Neutral each contain two QACs: didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride and alkyl-dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride.

From Scientific American • Sep. 17, 2021

Testing revealed an elevated presence of benzyl chloride in a lab, she said.

From New York Times • Nov. 17, 2019

Conversely, the review found treatment with several topical prescription products were safe and effective with just one application; those include using ivermectin, malathion and spinosad, while benzyl alcohol required two applications.

From US News • Sep. 13, 2016

The product obtained in this way is very pure and contains no tarry material, and, after the excess of benzyl chloride has been removed, boils practically constant.

From Organic Syntheses by Conant, James Bryant