plural of benzil

(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.

(organic chemistry, dated) A yellowish crystalline substance, C₆H₅.CO.CO.C₆H₅, formed from benzoin by the action of oxidizing agents, and consisting of a doubled benzoyl radical.

plural of benzilate

(chemistry) A salt or ester of benzilic acid.

(organic chemistry) A white crystalline aromatic acid soluble in many primary alcohols, which can be prepared by heating a mixture of benzil, alcohol, and potassium hydroxide.