Benzoin (organic compound)Benzoin ( or ) 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. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Benzoin (organic compound), revision 1368627957.

Property

Value

Formula

C14H12O2, 212.25 g/mol

Melting point

137 °C

Boiling point

343 °C

Density

1.31 g/cm³

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