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Benzoin Condensation Reaction ; ;
The benzoin condensation reaction is a type of organic reaction that produces a benzil compound from two molecules of benzaldehyde.
The reaction is carried out in the presence of a base, typically sodium hydroxide, and produces a white solid product.
The reaction is named for the benzoin compound, which is produced as a result of the reaction.
Mechanism of Benzoin Condensation Reaction
The benzoin condensation reaction is a type of electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction.
In this reaction, a benzoyl group is attached to an aromatic ring via an electrophile.
The electrophile is typically a carbonyl group, such as a ketone or an aldehyde. The benzoin condensation reaction is commonly used to prepare synthetic coumarins.
Benzoin Condensation Reaction and Benzoin Uses
The benzoin condensation reaction is a chemical reaction between benzaldehyde and benzoin that produces benzoin ether and benzyl alcohol.
The benzoin condensation reaction is used to produce benzoin ether, which is used as a fragrance and a flavoring agent.
Benzoin ether is also used as a solvent in the production of pharmaceuticals and other chemicals. Benzoin is also used as a flavoring agent in food products.
