SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)O
Description: The molecule is a ketone that consists of acetophenone bearing hydroxy and phenyl substituents at the alpha-position. The parent of the class of benzoins. It has a role as an EC 3.1.1.1 (carboxylesterase) inhibitor. It is a member of benzoins and a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone.