Benzoylated

/ˈbɛnzoʊleɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having undergone benzoylation; describing a molecule that has had a benzoyl group attached to it.

Etymology

Past participle of 'benzoylate'. The '-ed' ending marks completion of the benzoylation reaction.

Kelly Says

When a molecule is 'benzoylated,' chemists have essentially added a bulky 'handle' to it—this makes the molecule easier to separate in lab, easier to track, and changes its properties in ways that reveal how chemistry works.

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