Benzaldehyde
CAS Number: 100-52-7
Benzaldehyde (CAS 100-52-7) is the simplest aromatic aldehyde, characterized by a strong, sweet almond and cherry-like aroma, naturally occurring in bitter almonds, apricot kernels, and cherry pits. It is a high-volume flavor chemical used extensively in food, fragrance, and chemical synthesis as a versatile building block.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥99.0 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.544–1.546 |
Applications
- Almond, cherry, and marzipan food and beverage flavoring
- Fragrance ingredient in soaps, cosmetics, and household products
- Chemical intermediate for cinnamaldehyde, mandelic acid, and dye synthesis
- Pharmaceutical synthesis including antibiotic and vitamin precursors
- Agricultural chemicals including fungicide and insecticide intermediates
Key Features
- Versatile aromatic aldehyde used in flavor, fragrance, and chemical synthesis
- High purity ≥99% food-grade and technical grades available
- FEMA GRAS status for food use with extensive safety documentation
- Large-scale availability from Chinese manufacturers ensuring competitive pricing