Definition of benzyl in English:
benzyl
nounˈbɛnzʌɪlˈbɛnzɪlˈbɛnzil
Chemistry as modifier Of or denoting the radical —CH₂C₆H₅, derived from toluene.
Example sentencesExamples
- Many chemicals found in common perfumes and fragrances are designated as ‘hazardous’, including methylene chloride, toluene, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, ethyl alcohol and benzyl chloride.
- More recently, topical benzyl benzoate and lindane were mainstays of therapy.
- It contained benzyl salicylate and benzyl cinnamate - neither of which is on the current approved list of sun filters.
- Treating carpets with tannic acid or benzyl benzoate can remove some dust mite residue, but such chemicals must be applied repeatedly and can worsen allergies in some people.
- Compounds that protect against sun damage include such things as titanium dioxide, para amino benzoic acid, and benzyl cinnamate.