benzil

Definitions

noun A compound (C₁₄H₁₀O₂) obtained by the oxidation of benzoin, and also by heating bromotoluylene with water at 150° C.

noun organic chemistry The organic compound 1,2-diphenyl-1,2-ethanedione, a diketone used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and as a photoinitiator for free-radical curing of polymer networks.

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On applying this law to the case of two isomeric benzil derivatives, the molecular weights were found, as expected, to be identical, and not multiples; hence Prof. Meyer is perfectly justified in introducing the necessary modification in the "position in space" theory.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 643, April 28, 1888 Various
It will be remembered that Prof. Meyer has recently discovered two isomeric series of derivatives of benzil, differing only in the position of the various groups in space.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 643, April 28, 1888 Various
[v. 03 p. 0086] Azoximes can also be produced from [alpha] - benzil dioxime by the "Beckmann" change.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" Various