benzile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A yellowish crystalline substance, C₆H₅.CO.CO.C₆H₅, formed from benzoin by the action of oxidizing agents, and consisting of a doubled benzoyl radical.

Word forms

benzile

Etymology

From benzoin.

Derived words

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