: a monovalent radical C6H5CH2− derived from toluene
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While sterile water can be used, most researchers instead opt for bacteriostatic water, which contains 0.9% benzyl alcohol to prevent microbial growth.
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The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
Conventional home fragrance products can contain hundreds of chemicals, including phthalates, benzaldehyde, camphor, ethyl acetate, benzyl acetate, musk ketone, benzene, formaldehyde, BHT and acetaldehyde.
—Lindsey M. Roberts, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
Prescription treatment benzyl alcohol works by smothering the lice.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
This year, authorities at Manzanillo have destroyed more than 16 tons of the meth precursor benzyl chloride and three tons of 2-bromoethyl benzene, which can be used to synthesize fentanyl.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2022
Huigens thinks that the chemicals themselves - benzyl cyanide and methyl salicylate - aren't actually attractive in their own right.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2010
The flowers use a cocktail of various chemicals to lures in night-flying moths, but the main ingredient is benzyl acetone (BA).
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2010
The large cabbage white lays large clutches of 20-50 eggs and uses the benzyl cyanide as an anti-aphrodisiac.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2010
Emma had found benzyl chloride, a chemical used to make perfumes, lubricants — and meth.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2022
The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
Conventional home fragrance products can contain hundreds of chemicals, including phthalates, benzaldehyde, camphor, ethyl acetate, benzyl acetate, musk ketone, benzene, formaldehyde, BHT and acetaldehyde.
—Lindsey M. Roberts, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
Prescription treatment benzyl alcohol works by smothering the lice.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023
This year, authorities at Manzanillo have destroyed more than 16 tons of the meth precursor benzyl chloride and three tons of 2-bromoethyl benzene, which can be used to synthesize fentanyl.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2022
Huigens thinks that the chemicals themselves - benzyl cyanide and methyl salicylate - aren't actually attractive in their own right.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2010
The flowers use a cocktail of various chemicals to lures in night-flying moths, but the main ingredient is benzyl acetone (BA).
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 21 Jan. 2010
The large cabbage white lays large clutches of 20-50 eggs and uses the benzyl cyanide as an anti-aphrodisiac.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2010
Emma had found benzyl chloride, a chemical used to make perfumes, lubricants — and meth.
—Mary Beth Sheridan, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2022
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“Benzyl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benzyl. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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