| Section2 = | Section3 = }} » "Benzoin"'s also used to describe benzoin resin, which doesn't contain the benzoin described on this page. Benzoin's an organic compound consisting of an ethylene bridge flanked by phenyl groups and with hydroxyl and ketone functional groups. It appears as off-white crystals, with a light camphor odor. Benzoin's synthesized from benzaldehyde in the benzoin condensation. Benzoin's not a constituent of benzoin resin obtained from the benzoin tree (Styrax) or tinctur… (More on Benzoin)