Benzaldehyde

C₇H₆O

IUPAC: Benzenecarboxaldehyde

CAS: 100-52-7

Overview

Benzaldehyde is the simplest aromatic aldehyde and the primary component of bitter almond oil. It is widely used in food flavoring and perfumery.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	6	1.0080
Carbon	C	7	12.0110
Oxygen	O	1	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×6

5.7%

Carbon ×7

79.2%

Oxygen ×1

15.1%

Uses

• Almond flavoring
• Perfumery
• Dye intermediate
• Pharmaceutical synthesis

Fun Facts

✦ Gives marzipan and maraschino cherries their characteristic almond flavor

Safety

⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)C=O

Properties

Type: organic
State: liquid
Molar Mass: 106.12 g/mol
Density: 1.0440 g/cm³
Melting Point: -26.0 °C
Boiling Point: 178.1 °C
Solubility: 6.6 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 106.0419
XLogP: 1.5
TPSA: 17.1 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 1
Heavy Atoms: 8
Complexity: 72.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benzaldehyde?

Benzaldehyde (C₇H₆O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Benzenecarboxaldehyde.

What is the molecular weight of Benzaldehyde?

Benzaldehyde has a molar mass of 106.12 g/mol.

What state is Benzaldehyde at room temperature?

Benzaldehyde is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Benzaldehyde organic or inorganic?

Benzaldehyde is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Benzaldehyde?

Benzaldehyde (C₇H₆O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).