Benzoin vs Benzile - What's the difference?
benzoin | benzile |
A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the
(organic compound) An aromatic hydroxy ketone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone , synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound.
The spicebush, Lindera benzoin .
(chemistry, dated) A yellowish crystalline substance, C6H5.CO.CO.C6H5, formed from benzoin by the action of oxidizing agents, and consisting of a doubled benzoyl radical.
(Webster 1913)
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