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.
| Role | aldehyde (trace) |
|---|---|
| Formula | C7H6O |
| Molecular weight | 106.12 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | benzaldehyde |
| XLogP | 1.5 |
| PubChem CID | 240 |
| Safety | Irritant in quantity. |
Scent facets
- Bitter almond, marzipan, cherry.
Found in
Also called
- benzaldehyde
- 100-52-7
- Benzoic aldehyde
- Phenylmethanal
- Benzenecarbonal
- Benzenecarboxaldehyde