brombenzyl

/ˈbroʊm.bənˈsɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound used in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and pesticides.

“The lab used brombenzyl as a precursor to synthesize a new pesticide.”

Synonyms

  • alkyl halide
  • organohalide

Antonyms

  • alkyl alcohol
  • hydrocarbon