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benzyl Definition

ben·zyl (benzil′)

noun

the radical CHCH, found in organic compounds derived from toluene

Etymology: benz(o)- + -yl

benzyl Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • benzoate: A compound named benzyl benzoate cream was once used to treat small areas of infection.
  • penicillin: For suspected meningitis the drug of choice is benzyl penicillin.. .
  • alcohol: Thus MultiHance should not be used in patients with a history of sensitivity to benzyl alcohol.
  • cinnamate: In some balsams and essential oils are found benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate and benzyl salicylate.
  • isothiocyanate: The seeds release benzyl isothiocyanate, an irritant mustard oil, when crushed ( Gmelin & Kjaer 1970, Tang et al.
  • salicylate: Benzyl salicylate and cinnamic acid derivatives may be mutually responsible.

Noun used with modifier

  • %: Oral forms and 1.5 % benzyl alcohol 2006 03-10!

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