benzoyl
Aromatic acid radical
Benzoyl is a chemical group derived from benzoic acid, appearing in compound names across chemistry and medicine.
Benzoyl peroxide treats acne by killing bacteria and drying excess oil.
Benzoyl chloride is used in organic synthesis.
The term appears mainly in technical and pharmaceutical contexts: The dermatologist recommended a benzoyl peroxide wash.
Six-membered carbon cycle
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- phenylMonovalent benzene radical
- carbonylC=O functional group
- radicalRoot-indicating symbol
anhydride · esterification · reactivity · synthesis · organic chemistry · nomenclature · hydrolysis
Acid from willow bark
- tretinoinTopical retinoid medication
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
- retinoidVitamin A-related compound
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
antibacterial · whiteheads · blackheads · papules · pustules · cystic · inflammation · exfoliate
Kills or inhibits germs
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
- beveragesDrinkable liquids
- condimentsSubstances added for flavor
benzene ring
Six-membered carbon cycle
radical · anhydride · esterification · reactivity · synthesis · organic chemistry · nomenclature · hydrolysis
salicylic
Acid from willow bark
- tretinoinTopical retinoid medication
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
- retinoidVitamin A-related compound
topical · antibacterial · whiteheads · blackheads · papules · pustules · cystic · inflammation · exfoliate · purging
antimicrobial
Kills or inhibits germs
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
- beveragesDrinkable liquids
benzaldehyde
Aromatic aldehyde, almond-scented