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Benzyl Alcohols
Medical Definition: | Alcohols derived from the aryl radical (C6H5CH2-) and defined by C6H5CHOH. The concept includes derivatives with any substituents on the benzene ring. |
Guide Notes: | BENZYL ALCOHOL also available |
Previously Indexed: | Alcohols (1972-1974),Benzyl Compounds (1972-1974) |
Benzyl Alcohol - A colorless liquid with a sharp burning taste and slight odor. It is used as a local anesthetic and to reduce pain associated with LIDOCAINE injection. Also, it is used in the manufacture of other benzyl compounds, as a pharmaceutic aid, and in perfumery and flavoring. |
Benzyl Alcohols Medical Definitions and Terms
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