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Benzaldehyde

Benzaldehyde structure

CAS No:
100-52-7
Formula:
C7H6O
Chemical Name:
Benzaldehyde
Synonyms:
Benzaldehyde;Benzenecarbonal;Benzenecarboxaldehyde;Benzoic aldehyde;Phenylmethanal;Artificial Almond Oil;Benzaldehyde FFC;Phenylformaldehyde;NSC 7917;Benzoic acid aldehyde
Categories:
Cosmetic Ingredient > Perfuming

Description

Benzaldehyde is a colorless to pale yellow liquid that possesses a distinctive almond-like odor, which is quite characteristic and easily recognizable. This organic compound has the chemical formula C7H6O, and it is extensively utilized across various sectors. Specifically, benzaldehyde is widely used in the flavor industry, where it contributes to the creation of almond and other nut-like flavors in food products. Additionally, it plays a significant role in the fragrance industry, being a key ingredient in many perfumes and scented products, where its almond scent is highly valued. Beyond its use in the flavor and fragrance industries, benzaldehyde is also employed in the chemical industry for synthesizing other compounds. Its versatility and unique aroma make it an important substance in the manufacturing of a wide array of products.

Benzaldehyde Basic Attributes

Molecular Weight：

106.12194

Exact Mass：

106.12

BRN：

471223

EC Number：

202-860-4

Freezing Point：

-56℃

HScode：

2912210000

Characteristics

PSA：

17.07000

XLogP3：

1.64

Appearance：

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.

Density：

1.050 g/cm³ @ Temp: 15 °C

Melting Point：

-26 °C

Boiling Point：

179 °C

Flash Point：

148°F

Refractive Index：

1.567

Water Solubility：

H2O: <0.01 g/100 mL at 19.5 ºC

Storage Conditions：

Keep tightly closed and protected form light.

Vapor Pressure：

1 mmHg at 79.2°F

Vapor Density：

3.65

Toxicity：

LD50 orl-rat: 1300 mg/kg FCTXAV 2,327,64

Flammability characteristics：

Lower: 1.4% by vol

Explosive limit：

Explosive limits , vol% in air: 1.4

Odor：

Characteristic odor or volatile oil of almond

Taste：

Burning aromatic taste

Safety Information

Packing level：

III

Hazard category：

Transport codes：

UN 1990 9/PG 3

wgk germany：

hazard class code：

R22

safety instructions：

S24

RTECS Number：

CU4375000

Marks：

Xn:Harmful

Storage features：

Separated from incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Cool. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Keep in the dark.

Stability/Shelf Life：

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, reducing agents, steam. Air, light and moisture-sensitive.

Precautionary statement(s)：

P261, P264, P270, P271, P301+P312, P304+P312, P304+P340, P312, P330, P501

Hazard Statements：

H302

RIDADR：

UN 1989

Toxicity

Name	Type of Test	Exposure Route	Species Observed	Dose/Duration	Toxic Effects	Reference
SKIN/EYE IRRITATION DATA	Standard Draize test	Administration onto the skin	Rodent - rabbit	500 mg/24H	--	Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. (London, UK) V.1-19, 1963-81. For publisher information, see FCTOD7. Volume(issue)/page/year: 14,693,1976
SKIN/EYE IRRITATION DATA	LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill	Oral	Rodent - rat	1300 mg/kg	Behavioral--somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral--coma	Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. (London, UK) V.1-19, 1963-81. For publisher information, see FCTOD7. Volume(issue)/page/year: 2,327,1964
SKIN/EYE IRRITATION DATA	LC - Lethal concentration	Inhalation	Rodent - rat	>500 mg/m3	Sense Organs and Special Senses (Eye)--conjunctive irritation Behavioral--somnolence (general depressed activity) Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration--other changes	Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. (V/O Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga, 113095 Moscow, USSR) V.1-36, 1957-1992. For publisher information, see MTPEEI Volume(issue)/page/year: 18(11),40,1974

Benzaldehyde Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

It is produced by catalytic oxidation of toluene with molybdenum oxide or styrene by ozone oxidation. Derived from the reaction of benzyl chloride or dichlorotoluene with lime. Using thiourea as a reducing agent, the cinnamon oil (containing 80% of cinnamaldehyde) is ozonized, and about 62% of benzaldehyde can be obtained, which is a natural product.

Uses

Benzaldehyde is an important raw material for the medicine, dye, perfume and resin industries, and can also be used as a solvent, plasticizer, and low-temperature lubricant. In the flavor industry, it is mainly used to prepare food flavors, and a small amount is used in daily chemical flavors and tobacco flavors. Although it is widely used as a commercial food seasoning and industrial solvent, the main use of benzyl alcohol is to synthesize a variety of other compounds from pharmaceuticals to pl

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:106.12
XLogP3:1.5
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:1
Rotatable Bond Count:1
Exact Mass:106.041864811
Monoisotopic Mass:106.041864811
Topological Polar Surface Area:17.1
Heavy Atom Count:8
Complexity:72.5
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

Synthesis Route

18632-46-7

1112-15-8

67949-89-7

Material

Benzyl chloride

Benzyl alcohol

Toluene

Zinc oxide (ZnO)

Sodium carbonate

Aluminum trichloride hexahydrate

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Drug Function and Efficacy

Used primarily as a flavoring agent with an almond/ cherry-like aroma, may contribute to flavor enhancement in pharmaceutical formulations

This ingredient has been used in drugs with the following functions (note: it does not mean that the ingredient itself has the following health functions)

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