benzoin

Benzoin 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

[1. a resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, java, etc, having a fragrant odour, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume. 2. a white crystalline substance, C14H12O2, obtained from benzoic aldehyde and some other sources. 3. (Science: botany) The spicebush (Lindera benzoin). flowers of benzoin, benzoic acid. see benzoic.

[1. A balsamic resin obtained from Styrax benzoin (family Styracaceae), used as a stimulant expectorant, but usually by inhalation in laryngitis and bronchitis; it retards rancidification of fats and is used for this purpose in the official benzoinated lard.

Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C14H12O2/c15-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)14(16)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10,13,15H

InChIKey: InChIKey=ISAOCJYIOMOJEB-UHFFFAOYAO
SMILES: OC(c1ccccc1)C(=O)c2ccccc2

Names:
    BENZOIN
    Benzoin
    Benzoin tincture
    benzoin
    Benzoin
    benzoin
    Ethanone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl-, (.+/-.)-
    2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone
    2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone
    2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone
    2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenyl-ethanone

Registries:
    PubChem CID 8400
    ChEBI 17682
    Kegg C01408
    PubChem ID 10383222
    PubChem ID 4597