What is Benzoin? It is a hydroxy ketone attached to two phenyl groups. It appears as off-white crystals, with a light camphor-like odour. Benzoin is synthesised from benzaldehyde in the benzoin condensation. It is chiral and it exists as a pair of enantiomers: (R)-benzoin and (S)-benzoin. Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Benzoin, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications. Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport. Frequent Uses Chemical ReagentThe main use of benzoin is as a precursor to benzil, which is used as a photoinitiator. The conversion proceeds by organic oxidation using copper(II), nitric acid, or oxone. In one study, this reaction is carried out with atmospheric oxygen and basic alumina in dichloromethane. Powder CoatingsAlso sees wide spread use in powder coating formulations, where it acts as a degassing agent during the curing stage. This action prevents surface defects such as 'pinholing'. PharmaceuticalCan be used as a precursor in the preparation of several pharmaceutical drugs. Laboratory Utilised as a fixative in microscopy and as a component in tissue embedding for histology. Fixative in microscopy Reagent Component in tissue embedding for histology Assay: 99% minM.F.: C14H12O2 M.W.: 212.25Melting Range (Lower): >130 deg C</span><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Melting Range (Higher): <136 deg C 130 deg CMelting Range (Higher): B.P.: 334-34 deg C Cas Number: 119-53-9Einecs Number: 204-331-3 HS Code / Commodity Code: 29144090Hazard Phrases: H0001
