Benzaldehyde

At a glance

A classic bitter-almond and cherry-like aldehyde, historically derived from bitter almond kernels but now produced synthetically for safety and consistency.

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Category

⚗️ Synthetic

Origin

synthetic production

Extraction

Chemical synthesis

Chemical family

Aldehyde

CAS number

100-52-7

Structure

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Profile

almond, sweet, fruity

IFRA status

Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Benzaldehyde", CAS 100-52-7)