Benzaldehyde

Benzaldehyde

AKA “100-52-7, Benzoic aldehyde, Phenylmethanal, Benzenecarbonal, Benzenecarboxaldehyde, Benzenemethylal, Benzaldehyde FFC, Benzene carbaldehyde, Benzene carboxaldehyde”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Benzaldehyde

AKA: 100-52-7, Benzoic aldehyde, Phenylmethanal, Benzenecarbonal, Benzenecarboxaldehyde, Benzenemethylal, Benzaldehyde FFC, Benzene carbaldehyde, Benzene carboxaldehyde

Ingredient · Denaturant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Fragrance

Not Clean

Benzaldehyde appears as a clear colorless to yellow liquid with a bitter almond odor. Flash point near 145 °F. More denser than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water. Vapors are heavier than air. The primary hazard is to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Easily penetrates the soil to contaminate groundwater and nearby waterways. Used in flavoring and perfume making.

Solubility less than 0.1 mg/mL at 67.1 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C7H6O

Mol. Weight

106.12

CAS #

100-52-7

Form

Liquid

State

See origin →

Functions

Denaturant

Flavouring

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Moisturizing

Wound Healing

Antioxidant

Adds pleasant taste

Provides scent

Makes alcohol undrinkable

Traditional Use

An organic compound with an almond scent that occurs naturally in bitter almond oil and peach pits. Historically used in traditional perfumery and as a natural fragrance component; synthesized commercially in the 19th century for use in cosmetics and flavorings.