Product Notes
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Benzoin Condensation is a coupling reaction between two aldehydes that allows the preparation of α-hydroxyketones
The reaction is helpful in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and also extends to the aliphatic form of aldehydes.
The main uses of benzoin are as a precursor to benzil, which is a photoinitiator The conversion proceeds by organic oxidation using copper(II), nitric acid, or oxone.
Benzoin can be used in the preparation of several pharmaceutical drugs including oxaprozin, ditazole, and phenytoin.
