Definition

A chemical group that comes from benzoic acid, consisting of a benzene ring attached to a carbonyl group.

Example

Benzoyl peroxide is commonly used in acne treatment products.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of benzoyl before?

Yeah, I think it's something used in skincare products, right?

Exactly! I read that it's derived from benzoic acid.

That's interesting! I might look for products that contain it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Benzoyl → It is formed from "benzoin" (from the Arabic *būnṣūl*, meaning resin) and "-yl" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a radical or group derived from a compound). The word "benzoyl" refers to a chemical group derived from benzoin resin.

Memory Tip

Think of benzoin, a resin, and remember that benzoyl is a chemical group derived from it.

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