# benzyl

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈbɛnzɪl/ · frequency rank #74,764

## Definitions
1. The univalent radical C₆H₅-CH₂- related to toluene and benzoic acid

## Etymology
From benz- + -yl.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/benzyl