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Benzyl vs. Phenyl — What's the Difference?

Benzyl vs. Phenyl — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Benzyl and Phenyl

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Benzyl

The univalent organic group C6H5CH2-, derived from toluene.

Phenyl

An aromatic hydrocarbon unit, C6H5, that can occur as a substituent in an organic compound or as an ion or radical, structurally related to benzene.

Benzyl

The univalent radical C6H5-CH2- related to toluene and benzoic acid

Phenyl

(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.

Benzyl

A compound radical, C6H5.CH2, related to toluene and benzoic acid; - commonly used adjectively.
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Phenyl

A hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) regarded as the essential residue of benzene, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.

Benzyl

The univalent radical derived from toluene

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