Benzoin
MESHD001573
A white crystalline compound prepared by condensation of benzaldehyde in potassium cyanide and used in organic syntheses. This should not be confused with benzoin gum from STYRAX.
Synonyms
- 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone
- 2 hydroxy 1,2 diphenylethanone
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