Benzonitrol

/ˌbɛnzoʊˈnaɪtrɔːl/ noun

Definition

An organic compound derived from benzonitrile with a hydroxyl group added, used in chemical synthesis and research.

Etymology

Combines 'benzonitrile' with '-ol' suffix indicating a hydroxyl (OH) group. A less common variant name for certain reduced nitrile products.

Kelly Says

Benzonitrol represents how chemists modify molecules by adding or removing functional groups—it's the same molecular skeleton but with one key difference that completely changes how it behaves in reactions.

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