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Benzaldehyde

CAS Number:100‑52‑7

Synonyms:Benzaldehyde; Benzene carbaldehyde; Phenylmethanal; Bitter almond oil component

Chemical Formula:C₇H₆O

Molecular Weight: 106.12 g/mol

Product Introduction

A clear, colorless liquid with a strong bitter‑almond aroma. Naturally found in essential oils (almond, cherry), it’s widely used as a flavor/fragrance ingredient and synthetic intermediate in pharmaceuticals, dyes, resins, and benzoic acid derivatives

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property	Value
Appearance	Colorless, strongly refractive liquid
Odor	Apricot/bitter almond
Density @ 20 °C	1.044 g/cm³
Melting Point	–57 °C
Boiling Point	~178.1 °C
Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C	~0.3 mm Hg (~4 mm Hg @45 °C)
Refractive Index (nₙ₀D)	~1.5456
Vapor Density	3.7 × air
Log P	~1.6–1.64
Flash Point	~62 °C (closed cup)

Applications

Flavor & fragrance:bitter almond, cherry notes in foods and perfumes
Synthetic intermediate:pharmaceuticals, dyes, resins, benzoic acid derivatives

Safety & Handling

Combustible liquid; harmful if inhaled or ingested. Irritant to skin and eyes; chronic exposure may affect CNS. GHS: H302, H312, H315, H319, H335, H360Df. Use PPE and adequate ventilation; store sealed, cool, away from ignition and light.