benzoyl

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Etymology

From benzoic + -yl.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛnzəʊ.ɪl/, /ˈbɛnzəʊ.aɪl/
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Noun

benzoyl (plural benzoyls)

  1. (organic chemistry, especially in combination) A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C6H5CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group.
    • 2007, Robert B. Grossman, The Art of Writing Reasonable Organic Reaction Mechanisms, →ISBN:
      The O–O bond in benzoyl peroxide and the C–N bonds in AIBN homolyze under thermal or photochemical conditions.

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