benzal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A transparent crystalline substance, C₆H₅.CO. NH₂, obtained by the action of ammonia on benzoyl chloride and by several other reactions with benzoyl compounds.

Word forms

benzal benzals

Etymology

From benzoic and aldehyde.

Derived words

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