(organic chemistry) A univalent hydrocarbon radical (C₆H₅) formally derived from benzene by the removal of a hydrogen atom, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.

(organic chemistry) Modified by the addition of phenyl groups.

(organic chemistry) Any reaction in which phenyl groups are added to a molecule

plural of phenylation

plural of phenyl

(chemistry) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing phenyl.

(organic chemistry) The simplest aromatic thiol, C₆H₅-SH

(organic chemistry) The aromatic azide C₆H₅-N=N⁺=N⁻

(biochemistry) An essential amino acid C₉H₁₁NO₂ found in most animal proteins; it is essential for growth; the inability to metabolize it leads to phenylketonuria; it is a constituent of aspartame.

(pharmacology) An anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug used to treat arthritis and gout.