Phenyl /(?)/

Phe·nyl

Phenyl

n.
  1. A hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) regarded as the essential residue of benzene, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives. (Chem.)

Phrases & Compounds
Phenyl hydrate
phenol or carbolic acid.
Phenyl hydrazine
a nitrogenous base (C6H5.NH.NH2) produced artificially as a colorless oil which unites with acids, ketones, etc., to form easily crystallized compounds. It is used in organic chemistry, particulary to isolate compounds in pure form for analysis.