Benzil vs. Benzyl: What's the Difference?

(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.

The univalent organic group C6H5CH2-, derived from toluene.

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

A compound radical, C6H5.CH2, related to toluene and benzoic acid; - commonly used adjectively.

The univalent radical derived from toluene