benzoin
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A fragrant gum resin obtained from a tropical tree of eastern Asia, used in medicines, perfumes, and incense,
/ˈbenzō-in/,/-ˌzoin/,
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A fragrant gum resin obtained from a tropical tree of eastern Asia, used in medicines, perfumes, and incense,
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A fragrant gum resin obtained from a tropical tree of eastern Asia, used in medicines, perfumes, and incense
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A white crystalline aromatic ketone present in this resin
Web Definitions:
- gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
- used in some classifications for the American spicebush and certain other plants often included in the genus Lindera
- 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
- A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. ...
- a balsamic resin from the Styrax tree.
- A euphoric essential oil, used to ease nervous tension and stress-related complaints.
- لبان جاوي labān jāwī, "frankincense of Java". Benzoin is an organic chemical solvent extracted from a resin of an Asian tree.
- Tree resin. Natural preservative. Delays oxidation and spoilage. it helps bond and preserve fragrance in many products. Gum benzoin is a natural source of benzoic acid and benzoic acid esters. It has a faint odor of vanilla, Sticky.