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benzylic

benzylic

9.9
It is next to a benzene ring in a molecule
  • adjective
  • /ˈbɛn.zɪ.lɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : benzylico
  • They studied the oxidation of benzylic alcohols to corresponding ketones.

Examples

  • The stability of benzylic radicals is important in synthetic chemistry.

  • A benzylic position is especially reactive in certain organic reactions.

  • The benzylic position is crucial for the reaction mechanism.

  • In this compound, the benzylic carbon is highly reactive.

  • A benzylic position is known for its high reactivity in organic synthesis.

  • The researchers focused on the role of benzylic groups in chemical reactions.

  • Identifying the benzylic carbon is essential for understanding the reaction pathway.

Surface Forms

benzylic positive

Morphology

benzylic = benzyl (transparent) = benzyl + ic

The adjective is formed by the regular adjectival suffix '-ic' on the noun 'benzyl', yielding 'relating to or characteristic of the benzyl group'.

Etymology

The word benzylic comes from the chemical name benzyl, which itself comes from benzoin, a fragrant plant resin once traded from Asia. The ending -ic means 'related to', so benzylic means 'related to' or 'next to' a benzyl group in a molecule, and that is why chemists use it for the position beside that group.