Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A colorless compound, O6H5CHCH2C6H5, prepared by the action of sodium on benzyl chlorid. It forms monoclinic crystals melting at 51.5–52.5° C., and boils at 284° C. Also called symmetrical diphenylethane.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun organic chemistry, uncountable Two benzyl groups in a molecule
  • noun organic chemistry, countable The bicyclic hydrocarbon C6H5-CH2-CH2-C6H5 or any of its derivatives

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word dibenzyl.

Examples

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.