Benzaldehyde is an aromatic flavor compound with a characteristic bitter almond taste and odor. It has been identified in the volatile fractions of mushroom, medlar seeds and cheese.
Synonyms: Bitter almond
Molecular Formula: C7H6O
Molecular Weight: 106.12
Linear Structural Formula: C6H5CHO
MDL Number: MFCD00003299
Purity: >=98%
Melting Point: -26 C (lit.)
Density: 1.044 g/cm3 at 20 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.545 (lit.)
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