Benzoyl group
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benzoyl-group-7-119344
title:
Benzoyl group
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In organic chemistry, benzoyl is the functional group with the formula −COC6H5 and structure −C(=O)−C6H5. 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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Chemical group (–C(=O)C₆H₅)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzoyl_group
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2023-08-27T01:37:44Z
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