Benzaldehyde

Solvents/Liquid/Organic Compound

Benzaldehyde

Chemical structure Benzaldehyde
CAS No. 100-52-7
Molecular FormulaC6H5CHO
Molecular Weight106.12 g/mol
SynonymBenzoic aldehyde
Phenyl methanal
Uses

It acts as an intermediate in the production of several organic compounds.

It is a precursor to various chemical additives, plastics, and pharmaceutical products.

Benzaldehyde is also used in the production of dyes (acridine and aniline dyes), soaps, and perfumes.

Benzaldehyde is also used in additives like antibacterial and antifungal preservatives.

It is used as a solvent for oils, resins, ethers, etc.