Benzoyl group

 ( Acyl Groups ) 

In organic chemistry, benzoyl (, ) is the functional group with the Chemical formula and structure ..

It can be viewed as benzaldehyde missing one hydrogen. The benzoyl group has a mass of 105 amu.

The term "benzoyl" should not be confused with benzyl, which has the formula . The benzoyl group is given the symbol "Bz" whereas benzyl is commonly abbreviated "Bn".

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Sources Benzoyl chloride is a favored source of benzoyl groups, being used to prepare benzoyl ketones, benzamides (benzoyl amides), and benzoate esters. The source of many naturally occurring benzoyl compounds is the thioester benzoyl-CoA. Irradiation of benzil generates benzoyl radicals, which have the formula PhCO.

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Benzoyl compounds Many ketones contain the benzoyl group. They have the formula C₆H₅CO–R, an important example being benzophenone.

Benzoyl and are common in organic chemistry. The esters are used as a in organic synthesis,

which can be easily removed by hydrolysis in dilute basic solution. Benzoyl-β-D-glucoside is a natural substance that can be found in Pteris ensiformis.

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