Benzaldehyde, 99+%

Name: Benzaldehyde, 99+%
SKU: A10348.30

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Catalog number A10348.30

also known as A10348-30

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS100-52-7

IUPAC Namebenzaldehyde

Molecular FormulaC7H6O

InChI KeyHUMNYLRZRPPJDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILESO=CC1=CC=CC=C1

Specifications

Specification Sheet

CommentPurchased in U.K. and U.S.

Free acid (titration)<0.5% (as Benzoic acid) (U.K. specification)

Identification (FTIR)Conforms (U.K. specification)

Refractive Index1.5440-1.5460 @ 20°C (U.K. specification)

Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow

Benzaldehyde is commonly employed as a precursor to prepare various organic compounds, which are used as pharmaceuticals, dyes, perfumes, flavorings, photographic chemicals and plastic additives. It is used as solvent for oils and resins. Benzaldehyde is further used as a building block for a range of amino acids like phenylglycine, which is used as a side chain in various antibiotics. It is involved as a brightener in zinc electroplating processes, and as a food and fragrance additive. It is active intermediate for the manufacture of benzoic acid, odorants and flavoring chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.