Benzaldehyde

Benzaldehyde

AKA “Benzoic aldehyde, Phenylmethanal, Benzenecarbonal, Benzenecarboxaldehyde, Benzenemethylal, Benzaldehyde FFC, Benzene carbaldehyde, Benzene carboxaldehyde”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Benzaldehyde

AKA: Benzoic aldehyde, Phenylmethanal, Benzenecarbonal, Benzenecarboxaldehyde, Benzenemethylal, Benzaldehyde FFC, Benzene carbaldehyde, Benzene carboxaldehyde

Synthetic · Denaturant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Fragrance

Synthetic

Clean

A fragrant ingredient derived from bitter almonds, used to add pleasant scent and flavor to beauty formulas.

Solubility less than 0.1 mg/mL at 67.1 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C7H6O

Mol. Weight

106.12

CAS #

100-52-7

Form

Liquid

State

Benzaldehyde appears as a clear colorless to yellow liquid with a bitter almond odor. Flash point near 145 °F. More denser than water and insoluble in water. Hence sinks in water. Vapors are heavier t

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Functions

Denaturant

Flavouring

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Moisturizing

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

Wound Healing

Antioxidant

Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress

Adds pleasant taste

Provides scent

Makes alcohol undrinkable

Traditional Use

An organic compound with an almond scent that occurs naturally in bitter almond oil and peach pits. Historically used in traditional perfumery and as a natural fragrance component; synthesized commercially in the 19th century for use in cosmetics and flavorings.