toluyl

toluyl

(ˈtɒljʊɪl)
n
(Chemistry) (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing any of three isomeric groups CH3C6H4CO-, derived from a toluic acid by removal of the hydroxyl group: toluyl group or radical.
[C19: from tolu(ene) + -yl]
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