Classification Term: 1910
Benzoins (ontology term: CHEMONTID:0001331)
Organic compounds containing a 1,2-hydroxy ketone attached to two phenyl groups." []
found 1 associated metabolites at sub_class metabolite taxonomy ontology rank level.
Ancestor: Stilbenes
Child Taxonomies: There is no child term of current ontology term.
Benzoin
(±)-Benzoin is a flavouring ingredient.Benzoin is an organic compound with the formula PhCH(OH)C(O)Ph. It is a hydroxy ketone attached to two phenyl groups. It appears as off-white crystals, with a light camphor-like odor. Benzoin is synthesized from benzaldehyde in the benzoin condensation. It is chiral and it exists as a pair of enantiomers: (R)-benzoin and (S)-benzoin. (Wikipedia C254 - Anti-Infective Agent > C28394 - Topical Anti-Infective Agent Flavouring ingredient Benzoin is a kind of alsamic resin isolated from the styracaceae family. Benzoin can be used as a colour additive used for marking plants[1].
