Benzaldehyde Properties

Description & Properties of Benzaldehyde

Benzaldehyde is an organic compound consisting of a benzene ring with a formyl substituent. It is the simplest aromatic aldehyde and one of the most industrially useful. This colorless liquid has a characteristic pleasant almond-like odor. In fact, benzaldehyde is the primary component of bitter almond oil and can be extracted from a number of other natural sources. It is commonly employed to confer almond flavor. It is used chiefly as a precursor to other organic compounds, ranging from pharmaceuticals to plastic additives. The aniline dye malachite green is prepared from benzaldehyde and dimethylaniline. It is a precursor to certain acridine dyes as well.

Chemical Properties

AR Assay	99%
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Boiling Point	178.1 °C
CAS Number	100-52-7
Density	1.0415 g/ml
EINECS Number	202-860-4
HS Code	291221000
InChI	1S/C7H6O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-6H
InChIKey	HUMNYLRZRPPJDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LR Assay	99%
Lab Grade	LR;AR
Main Hazards	Inhalation of concentrated benzaldehyde vapor can irritate eyes, nose and throat. Benzaldehyde liquid is irritating to the eyes. Prolonged contact with skin causes irritation.
Melting Point	−26 °C
Molar Mass	106.12 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C7H6O
NFPA 704	H-2,F-2,R-0,C-NA
RTECS Number	CU4375000
Refractive	n20/D 1.545
Related Compounds	Benzyl Alcohol;Benzoic Acid
Solubility	0.6 g/100 ml
Synonyms	Phenylmethanal;Benzenecarboxaldehyde;Benzoic Aldehyde;Benzaldehyde
Viscosity	1.4 cP