White or light yellow prismatic crystal, insoluble in cold water, slightly soluble in hot water and ether, soluble in ethanol. It can reduce Fehling’s solution and react with concentrated sulfuric acid to generate bibenzoyl.
CAS No.
579-44-2
Synonyms
(R,S)-BENZOIN;
RAC-(R*)-1,2-DIPHENYL-2-HYDROXYETHANONE;
RAC-(R*)-Α-BENZOYLBENZENEMETHANOL;
RAC-(R*)-Α-HYDROXY-Α-PHENYLACETOPHENONE;
RAC-(ΑR*)-Α-PHENYL-Α-HYDROXYACETOPHENONE;
ALPHA-HYDROXY-ALPHA-PHENYLACETOPHENONE;
ALPHA-HYDROXY-PHENYLACETOPHENONE;
ALPHA-HYDROXYBENZYL PHENYL KETONE
EC No.
209-441-5
Package
25KGS/BAG
Usage
DL-Benzoin has anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties in medicine, and has a diuretic effect when taken orally. It can also be used as an expectorant for chronic bronchitis. It is widely used as an additive in cosmetics such as perfume, soap, detergent, vanishing cream, etc.