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This document describes two methods for catalyzing the benzoin condensation reaction: using cyanide ion or thiamine. Cyanide ion forms a stable intermediate that can attack another benzaldehyde molecule to form benzoin. Thiamine, a B vitamin, also catalyzes this reaction through a similar intermediate. The document provides a procedure for synthesizing benzoin using thiamine hydrochloride as the catalyst, involving mixing reactants and allowing crystals to form over two days. The crude product is then recry
- Author
- Nicalyn Bolante
- Language
- EN