Benzalcyanhydrin

/bɛnzəlˌsaɪænˈhaɪdrɪn/ noun

A chemical compound formed by condensing benzaldehyde with hydrogen cyanide; an intermediate in organic synthesis.

From 'benzal-' (benzaldehyde) + 'cyanhydrin' (from 'cyano-' meaning cyanide plus 'hydrin' for hydroxyl). Cyanohydrins are important in making pharmaceuticals.

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