Definition: 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 STYRAX.
D25-26 qualif; benzoin gum (NM) is also available
Other names 2 hydroxy 1,2 diphenylethanone; 2-hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone