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Benzyl vs Benzoin - What's the difference?

benzyl | benzoin |

As nouns the difference between benzyl and benzoin

is that benzyl is the univalent radical C6H5-CH2- related to toluene and benzoic acid while benzoin is a resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the species: Styrax benzoin, 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.

benzyl

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical C6H5-CH2- related to toluene and benzoic acid

    • See also

    * benzylene

    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