Phenyl

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈfÉ›.n(É™)l/, /ˈfi(ː).n(É™)l/
• UK IPA: /ˈfi(ː).ËŒnaɪl/

Origin

From φαίνω, shining.

Full definition of phenyl

Noun

1. (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.