benzyl


Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

ben·zyl

 (bĕn′zĭl, -zēl′)
n.
The univalent organic group C6H5CH2-, derived from toluene.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

benzyl

(ˈbɛnzaɪl)
n
(Elements & Compounds) (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C6H5CH2–: benzyl alcohol. Systematic name: phenylmethyl
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

ben•zyl

(ˈbɛn zɪl, -zil)
n.
the univalent group C7H7−, derived from toluene.
[1865–70]
ben•zyl′ic, adj.
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.benzyl - the univalent radical derived from toluene
chemical group, radical, group - (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
References in periodicals archive ?
It has been found that benzyl homologue caused pulmonary toxicity which was at least five times as toxic to rats as paraquat and they have more pronounced ability to trigger redox cycling reaction than paraquat [5].
They are: raspberry ketone glucoside; hesperidinase; harungana madagascariensis extract; undeceth-3; PEG-50 hydrogenated palmamide; PEG/PPG150/30 copolymer; decyl isostearate; tris(PPG-3 benzyl ether) citrate; and chondrus crispus (carrageenan).
Su-Hyeong Kim, Ph.D., will discuss how benzyl isothiocyanate, a molecule found in edible cruciferous vegetables, such as garden cress, works in breast cancer cells to decrease levels of Bmi-1, a protein that controls genes responsible for cell proliferation.
Affected persons, (two) got treated with external application of 25% lotion of benzyl benzoate all over the body with which improvement was observed after two applications in one week period (Fig.
She will be responsible for the sales of K-FLEX[R] phthalate-free plasticizers, Purox[R] benzoic acid and sodium benzonate, as well as benzyl alcohol and benzaldehyde.
The company was formed in December 2010 when Emerald acquired the business and assets of DSM Special Products, BV (DSP), a European-based manufacturer of benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, benzaldehyde and benzyl alcohol with manufacturing in Rotterdam and administrative offices in Geleen, Netherlands.
None of APP's current Heparin Lock Flush Solutions contain benzyl alcohol, the company noted.
The first head lice treatment with benzyl alcohol as the active ingredient has received Food and Drug Administration approval for use in adults and children aged 6 months and older.
According to the health and wellness website Sixwise.com, some of the most harmful ingredients in dryer sheets and liquid fabric softener alike include benzyl acetate (linked to pancreatic cancer), benzyl alcohol (an upper respiratory tract irritant), ethanol (linked to central nervous system disorders), limonene (a known carcinogen) and chloroform (a neurotoxin and carcinogen), among others.
Engineered Chemistry[R]" Weatherford manufactures con centrated corrosion inhibitors of these chemistries: Alkyl pyridine benzyl quats, Coco quats, Imidazoline and amides, Phosphate esters, Amine ethoxylates and Organic acid amine salts.
Benzyl Benzoate ( This helps to stabilise and maintain fragrance but side effects include skin irritation.
For example, assuming excretion of 2 L of urine/day, the reported concentration of butyl benzyl phthalate corresponds to an exposure of approximately 60 [micro]g/day, or 1 [micro]g/kg/day for a woman weighing 60 kg.