benzoyl group

Thân thiện

A chemist draws the benzoyl group on a whiteboard.

Definition

Noun: * The univalent radical derived from benzoic acid: A specific group of atoms, derived from benzoic acid, that acts as a single unit in chemical reactions. It is a common functional group in organic chemistry.

Usage

The term "benzoyl group" is used exclusively in scientific contexts, primarily in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacology. It refers to the molecular fragment C₆H₅C(O)-, which consists of a benzene ring attached to a carbonyl group (C=O). This group is a key structural feature in many compounds.

Examples

• In compound names:
  • Benzoyl peroxide is a common initiator for polymerizations. (Here, the benzoyl group is part of the peroxide molecule.)
  • The molecule contains a benzoyl group attached to an amino acid.
• In chemical descriptions:
  • The reaction involves the transfer of a benzoyl group to the alcohol.
  • Protecting the alcohol as its benzoyl ester is a standard procedure.

Advanced Usage

• "Benzoylation": The chemical process of introducing a benzoyl group into a molecule.
  • Benzoylation of cellulose improves its material properties.

Variants and Related Words

• Benzoyl (adjective): Used to describe a compound containing the benzoyl group.
  • The benzoyl derivative was isolated and characterized.
• Benzoyl chloride: A reactive compound (C₆H₅COCl) used to introduce the benzoyl group into other molecules.
• Benzoyl peroxide: A compound containing two benzoyl groups connected by a peroxide linkage.

Synonyms

• Benzoyl radical: A less common but technically accurate synonym, emphasizing its nature as a radical species in certain contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the univalent radical derived from benzoic acid

Từ đồng nghĩa

• benzoyl radical