furoin

As a noun furoin is

(organic compound) the heterocyclic hydroxy-ketone 1,2-bis(2-furyl)-2-hydroxy-ethanone , analogous to benzoin.

As nouns the difference between terms and furoin

is that terms is while furoin is (organic compound) the heterocyclic hydroxy-ketone 1,2-bis(2-furyl)-2-hydroxy-ethanone , analogous to benzoin.

As a noun furoin

is (organic compound) the heterocyclic hydroxy-ketone 1,2-bis(2-furyl)-2-hydroxy-ethanone , analogous to benzoin.

As an adjective furoic is

(organic chemistry) of or pertaining to furoic acid or its derivatives.

As nouns the difference between furin and furoin

is that furin is (enzyme) a protease found in certain animal cells while furoin is (organic compound) the heterocyclic hydroxy-ketone 1,2-bis(2-furyl)-2-hydroxy-ethanone , analogous to benzoin.

As a noun furoin

is (organic compound) the heterocyclic hydroxy-ketone 1,2-bis(2-furyl)-2-hydroxy-ethanone , analogous to benzoin.

As an adjective furrin is

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In organic compound terms the difference between benzoin and furoin

is that benzoin is an aromatic hydroxy ketone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone, synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound while furoin is the heterocyclic hydroxy-ketone 1,2-bis(2-furyl)-2-hydroxy-ethanone, analogous to benzoin.

As nouns the difference between benzoin and furoin

is that 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 while furoin is the heterocyclic hydroxy-ketone 1,2-bis(2-furyl)-2-hydroxy-ethanone, analogous to benzoin.

As nouns the difference between ketone and furoin

is that ketone is while furoin is (organic compound) the heterocyclic hydroxy-ketone 1,2-bis(2-furyl)-2-hydroxy-ethanone , analogous to benzoin.

As an adjective hydroxy

is (chemistry) being, or containing a hydroxyl radical.

As a noun furoin is

(organic compound) the heterocyclic hydroxy-ketone 1,2-bis(2-furyl)-2-hydroxy-ethanone , analogous to benzoin.

As nouns the difference between heterocyclic and furoin

is that heterocyclic is (organic chemistry) a heterocycle while furoin is (organic compound) the heterocyclic hydroxy-ketone 1,2-bis(2-furyl)-2-hydroxy-ethanone , analogous to benzoin.

As an adjective heterocyclic

is (organic chemistry|of a cyclic compound) having one or more atoms other than carbon in at least one of its rings.