benzoin

IPA: bˈɛnzɔɪn

A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.
(organic chemistry) An aromatic hydroxy ketone, 2-hydroxy-1,2-di(phenyl)ethanone, synthesized from benzaldehyde; any derivative of this compound.
The spicebush, Lindera benzoin.

Examples of "benzoin" in Sentences

Coromandel - "an oriental fragrance using a tree resin called benzoin, which has vanilla-like properties"...
I want to make an Avacado soap and it calls for benzoin powder ... will citric acid or vitamin e work instead?
Her body rose and fell in waves below her dress like the rolls of a piece of brocade, and her navel would hold an ounce of benzoin ointment.
There are sweet resins and balsams namely benzoin and labdanum, a subtle, sexy musk, and a most definite note of castoreum paired with civet.
For his new fragrance, he explodes the notion of a shrinking violet with a lavish list of fancy floral notes like violet leaf, ultra-rare Tuscan orris root and a touch of benzoin and musk. $100, saks.com
As large vessels can sail up to the town, it is a trade centre for the products of the districts along the banks of the Barito and Martapura, such as benzoin, rattans, wax, gold, diamonds, iron and weapons.
To that amber base I would like to add a tad of smoky-resinous notes of Choya Loban the distractive distillation of benzoin, meaning it is left ot burn and scortch a little in the process, to produce a wonderfully smoky burnt caramel scent.
I think maybe the soap making book I picked up was a few years old (the complete soapmaker-paperback - norma coney 96) but her book seemed so much more informative than the newer books which put me into overload ... but then again that was the first time I came across the benzoin.