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Benzyl alcohol and benzyl ether are common organic compounds that differ greatly in their chemical properties and uses. Structurally, benzyl alcohol contains a hydroxyl group (- OH) in its molecular structure, while benzyl ether contains a methoxy group (- OCH3) in its molecular structure. 

The structural differences between these two substances result in differences in their properties. 

Benzyl alcohol is a compound with alcohol groups, which has some typical alcohol properties, such as the ability to react with some acids to form esters, and the ability to be oxidized into aldehydes and ketones. 

And benzyl ether is an ether substance, which has significant differences in chemical properties from alcohols. In terms of use, benzyl alcohol is mainly used in organic synthesis reactions and the production of some drugs, while anisole is mainly used in solvents, essence, spices and other fields. 

To distinguish between these two substances, we can use some simple chemical experiments to distinguish them. 

For example, benzyl alcohol can undergo esterification reaction with acid, while benzyl ether cannot; Benzyl alcohol can be dissolved in chloroform, while benzyl ether cannot. Through these simple experiments, we can easily distinguish between these two substances. 

In summary, understanding the structure, properties, and uses of benzyl alcohol and benzyl ether can help us correctly use and distinguish these two common organic substances.