Benzoin

Benzoin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Benzoin is a white crystalline compound prepared by condensation of benzaldehyde in potassium cyanide, and is used in organic syntheses. This should not be confused with benzoin gum from STYRAX (see Benzoin resin). Benzoin is an FDA-approved colour additive used for marking fruits and vegetables.

Table Of contents

• Benzoin
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	Benzoin
Generic	Benzoin
Benzoin Other Names	Aerozoin, alpha-Hydroxybenzyl phenyl ketone, Benzoylphenylcarbinol, Phenylbenzoyl carbinol
Type
Formula	C14H12O2
Weight	Average: 212.2439 Monoisotopic: 212.083729628
Protein binding	No pharmacokinetic data available.
Groups	Approved, Experimental
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

No approved therapeutic indications.

Benzoin is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Bandage adhesion

Toxicity

Oral LD50 in rat is 10,000 mg/kg and dermal LD50 in rabbit is 8870 mg/kg [MSDS].

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Volume of Distribution

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Elimination Route

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Half Life

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Clearance

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Elimination Route

No pharmacokinetic data available.

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