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benzoyl

benzoyl

9.6
Containing a chemical group that comes from benzoic acid
  • adjective
  • /ˈbɛnzoʊɪl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : benzilo
  • Benzoyl peroxide contains the benzoyl group and is used in acne treatments.

Examples

  • The chemist added a benzoyl group to the molecule to change its properties.

  • Many benzoyl derivatives are used in pharmaceuticals.

  • Researchers studied several benzoyl compounds for their potential medical applications.

  • The benzoyl compound is essential in organic chemistry.

  • Benzoyl peroxide is an effective treatment for acne because it contains the benzoyl group.

  • In her research, the scientist synthesized a new benzoyl compound that showed promising results.

  • To improve the reaction, they modified the formula to include a benzoyl group.

Synonyms

benzoyl group
vsbenzoyl
  • Specialized
8.5

A part of a molecule with a six-carbon ring and a CO group that joins other atoms

is the naming form used to show that radical occurs in a compound
benzoyl radical
vsbenzoyl
  • Specialized
9.9

A reactive group that forms when benzoic acid loses its OH group

is the naming form used to indicate that this group is present in molecules

Compounds

benzoyl peroxide
  • Specialized
1 4.5

A white powder used on skin to treat acne and to help some chemical reactions happen or to bleach things

benzoyl group
  • Specialized
8.5

A part of a molecule with a six-carbon ring and a CO group that joins other atoms

benzoyl radical
  • Specialized
9.9

A reactive group that forms when benzoic acid loses its OH group

Surface Forms

benzoyl positive

Morphology

benzoyl = benzoic acid + benzoic (opaque) = benzo + yl

Although formed from the chemical name 'benzoic' plus the chemical suffix '-yl', this is specialised chemical nomenclature unlikely to be guessable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Benzoyl comes from benzoin, a sticky 'resin' once used in perfumes, plus the chemical ending -yl, which means a 'group' or 'part' of a compound. So benzoyl is the name used in chemical names to show the benzoin 'part' is in the molecule.