苯乙酸

běnyǐsuān

noun

Meanings

1 phenylacetic acid (C6H5CH2COOH)

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Examples

苯乙酸有类似蜂蜜的气味。

Běnyǐsuān yǒu lèisì fēngmì de qìwèi.

Phenylacetic acid has a honey-like smell.

苯乙酸常作为香精的原料。

Běnyǐsuān cháng zuòwéi xiāngjīng de yuánliào.

Phenylacetic acid is often used as a raw material for fragrances.

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usage

Used in food flavoring (honey and tobacco notes) and in the synthesis of penicillin G. A regulated precursor in many countries because it can be used to make amphetamines.

Stroke Order

苯 běn

乙 yǐ

酸 suān