benzylderived
Benzylderived compounds, also known as benzyl-derived compounds, are organic molecules in which a benzyl group (a phenyl ring attached to a CH2 unit, C6H5–CH2–) serves as a key fragment or linking group. The benzyl moiety can be part of the main structure or can be introduced to protect or activate other functional groups during synthesis. The term typically covers derivatives where the benzylic carbon is functionalized, including substitutions at the benzylic position or transformations of the benzyl group itself.
A defining feature of benzylderived compounds is the reactivity of the benzylic position. The benzylic C–H
Common examples include benzyl alcohol, benzyl chloride, and benzyl bromide. Related derivatives include benzyl ethers and
Synthesis typically proceeds via formation or substitution at the benzylic position, such as alkylation with benzyl