Compounds

Benzaldehyde

A trace component of benzoin and a combustion product of its smoke; explains the faint almond note some people find in Siam benzoin. The main aroma of bitter almond oil.

· Atlas · Compounds

Benzaldehyde
Rolealdehyde (trace)
FormulaC7H6O
Molecular weight106.12 g/mol
IUPAC namebenzaldehyde
XLogP1.5
PubChem CID240
SafetyIrritant in quantity.

Scent facets

  • Bitter almond, marzipan, cherry.

Found in

Also called

  • benzaldehyde
  • 100-52-7
  • Benzoic aldehyde
  • Phenylmethanal
  • Benzenecarbonal
  • Benzenecarboxaldehyde

Data: PubChem, GBIF (retrieved 2026-09-09); descriptions by Benjuí.