Benzil vs. Benzyl

Benzil vs. Benzyl — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Benzil and Benzyl

Benzilnoun

(organic chemistry) The organic compound 1,2-diphenyl-1,2-ethanedione, a diketone used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and as a photoinitiator for free-radical curing of polymer networks.

Benzylnoun

The univalent radical C6H5-CH2- related to toluene and benzoic acid

Benzylnoun

the univalent radical derived from toluene

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