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benzoyl group

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun benzoyl group has 1 sense
  1. benzoyl group, benzoyl radical - the univalent radical derived from benzoic acid
    --1 is a kind of group, radical, chemical group

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Benzoyl Group

The benzoyl group is a functional group consisting of a benzene ring attached to a carbonyl group (C=O). It is commonly represented as -C(O)-Ph, where Ph represents the benzene ring.

Senses and Usages:

1. Chemistry:

In organic chemistry, the benzoyl group is an important moiety found in various compounds. It acts as a substituent or a building block in the synthesis of many organic compounds.

Example Sentence:

The benzoyl group is commonly found in pharmaceutical compounds such as benzoyl peroxide, used in the treatment of acne.

2. Biochemistry:

In biochemistry, the benzoyl group is often used as a protective group for certain functional groups during chemical reactions. It can be later removed to reveal the desired functional group.

Example Sentence:

The amino acid tyrosine can be protected using a benzoyl group during peptide synthesis.

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