| Description | The main uses of Benzoin (Benzoylphenylcarbinol) are as a precursor to benzil, which is a photoinitiator. |
| Synonyms | Benzoylphenylcarbinol, 安息香 |
| molecular weight | 212.24 |
| Molecular formula | C14H12O2 |
| CAS | 119-53-9 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 55 mg/mL (259.13 mM) |
| References | 1. Cumming, L. (1952). (V) The Determination of the Acid Value of Benzoin. Journal Of Pharmacy And Pharmacology, 4(1), 325-326. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1952.tb13154.x 2. Hernández, K., Parella, T., Petrillo, G., Usón, I., Wandtke, C., & Joglar, J. et al. (2017). Intramolecular Benzoin Reaction Catalyzed by Benzaldehyde Lyase from Pseudomonas Fluorescens Biovar I. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 56(19), 5304-5307. doi: 10.1002/anie.201702278 |