Benzyl vs. Phenyl

Benzylnoun

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

Benzylnoun

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

Benzylnoun

the univalent radical derived from toluene

Phenylnoun

(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.

Phenylnoun

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