Benzaldehyde

C₇H₆O

IUPAC: Benzenecarboxaldehyde

CAS: 100-52-7

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 7 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

C
79,2%
O
15,1%

Usages

  • Almond flavoring
  • Perfumery
  • Dye intermediate
  • Pharmaceutical synthesis

Le saviez-vous

  • Gives marzipan and maraschino cherries their characteristic almond flavor

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
106,12 g/mol
Densité
1,0440 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-26,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
178,1 °C
Solubilité
6.6 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
106,0419
XLogP
1,5
TPSA
17,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
72,0

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).