Benzoin for synthesize, by using the sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate and other cheap strong alkali weak acid salts as alkaline reagents, the benzaldehyde is subjected to benzoic condensation reaction under the catalytic action of the VB1 to synthesize the benzoin.

Application

The reaction is helpful in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and also extends to the aliphatic form of aldehydes.

Technical Specification