A chemical compound related to benzoin but with reduced oxygen content, used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
From deoxy- (without oxygen) + benzoin (a compound with both aromatic and hydroxyl groups). Named for its relationship to benzoin with one less oxygen atom in its structure.
Desoxybenzoin is the building block for making deoxybenzoin ethers, which are themselves used to create light-sensitive compounds—this chemistry powers UV printing and photoresists used to make computer chips.
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