phenyl

Six-carbon ring group

Phenyl is a chemical group derived from benzene, consisting of a six-carbon ring with one hydrogen removed.

It appears constantly in organic chemistry and pharmacology, where it forms part of countless compounds: phenylephrine, phenylalanine, polyphenyl.

The adjective form describes compounds containing this structure: phenyl group, phenyl ring.

compounds

aniline

Amino-benzene compound

  • styreneAromatic hydrocarbon for plastics
  • tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
  • xyleneDimethylbenzene industrial solvent

benzaldehyde · nitrobenzene · triphenylmethane

structure

hexagonal

Six-edged polygon's form

resonance · delocalized · unsaturated · ring system

chemistry

radical

Root-indicating symbol

substitution · hydrogenation · nitration · sulfonation · oxidation · coupling

applications

pharmaceuticals

Manufactured therapeutic substances

  • polymersLarge chain-like molecules
  • dyesPigments for staining materials
  • resinsViscous plant-derived polymers

plasticizers · solvents · fragrances · pesticides · rubber · adhesives · coatings · detergents · preservatives · antiseptics

Categories
Opposites
aromatic vs. aliphatic character

phenylmethyl

Single-carbon alkyl group

ethyl · alkyl · butyl · saturated · acyclic

Family

phenol, phenylalanine

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