benzylated
|ben-zy-lat-ed|
/ˈbɛn.zɪ.leɪt/
(benzylate)
has or receives a benzyl group
Etymology
'benzylated' originates from Modern English, specifically from the verb 'benzylate' (formed from 'benzyl' + the chemical suffix '-ate'), where 'benzyl' ultimately refers to the benzyl radical named after 'benzoin' and '-ate' indicates a derived or related chemical form.
'benzyl' was coined in 19th-century chemistry from 'benzoin' (the resin name), then combined with the suffix '-yl' to name the radical; later chemical formation added the suffix '-ate' to make 'benzylate', and the past/participle/adjectival form became 'benzylated'.
Initially it referred to the 'benzyl' radical or benzyl-containing derivatives; over time it came to be used for the process or result of introducing a benzyl group (i.e. 'to benzylate' and 'benzylated').
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'benzylate' — to introduce a benzyl group into (a molecule), or to protect a functional group by converting it to a benzyl derivative.
They benzylated the alcohol to protect it during the reaction.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
chemically substituted with one or more benzyl groups; having a benzyl group attached (used of molecules).
The benzylated compound showed increased stability during storage.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2026/01/02 06:21