Benzoin
Synonyms
2 hydroxy 1,2 diphenylethanone
2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone
Ethanone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl-
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.