Arylmethyl groups and derivatives formed by substitution:
ArCR2–, Benzyl,
C6H5CH2–
, is the prototype. The term 'benzylic position' or 'benzylic site' refers to the saturated carbon atom. A group, such as
–OH, attached at a benzylic site is sometimes referred to as 'benzylic'.
Source:
PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1322 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)