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Benzyl Group

Description:

The benzyl group refers to a functional group consisting of a benzene ring bonded to a methylene group (-CH₂). It is commonly represented by the symbol "Bn". The benzyl group is widely utilized in organic chemistry as a versatile moiety and serves as a building block for the synthesis of various organic compounds.

Sample sentences:

• The benzyl group is frequently employed in the construction of pharmaceutical intermediates.
• In this reaction, benzyl chloride was used to introduce the benzyl group to the chemical structure.
• A substitution reaction occurred, resulting in the replacement of the hydrogen atom with a benzyl group.
• The reactivity of a compound can be altered by attaching a benzyl group to it.

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