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What is the difference between benzoin and benzoic?

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Benzoic is a derived term of benzoin.


As a noun benzoin

is a resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the (taxlink), a tree of sumatra, java, etc, having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste it is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.

As a adjective benzoic is

pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin.

benzoin

English

(wikipedia benzoin)

Noun

  • 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 .

    • Derived terms

    * benjamin * benzene * benzoic * flowers of benzoin

    Related terms

    * benjamin

    benzoic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin.
  • (organic chemistry) Derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives.

    • Derived terms

    * benzoic acid * benzoic anhydride

    Related terms

    * benzaldehyde * benzoate * benzocaine * benzofuran * benzol * benzoyl