Desoxybenzoin preparation

First published at 15:40 UTC on June 17th, 2018.
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We reduce benzoin using a combination of red phosphorus and iodine, creating hydriodic acid in-site, forming desoxybenzoin as the product in a low yield.

CategoryScience & Technology
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