Definitions for "Phenyl"
A hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) regarded as the essential residue of benzene, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.
() A molecular group or fragment formed by abstracting or substituting one of the hydrogen atoms attached to a benzene ring.-amino-ß%3b-phenylpropionic%20acid]" phenylalanine. Phe; -amino-ß-phenylpropionic acid]. A naturally occuring amino acid with a nonpolar side chain terminated by a phenyl group.
A benzene ring named as a constituent group, C6H5-.