Benzoyl group

Not to be confused with Benzyl group.

In organic chemistry, benzoyl (/ˈbɛnzoʊɪl/, BENZ-oh-il)[1] is the functional group with the formula −COC6H5 and structure −C(=O)−C6H5.[2][3] It can be viewed as benzaldehyde missing one hydrogen. The benzoyl group has a mass of 105 amu.

The term "benzoyl" should not be confused with benzyl, which has the formula −CH2−C6H5. The benzoyl group is given the symbol "Bz" whereas benzyl is commonly abbreviated "Bn".

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  2. ^ Maki, Takao; Takeda, Kazuo. "Benzoic Acid and Derivatives". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/14356007.a03_555. ISBN 978-3-527-30673-2..
  3. ^ Morris, Christopher G. (1992). Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology. Gulf Professional Publishing. p. 246. ISBN 9780122004001.
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