2022-03-19
What are the applications of Benzaldehyde?
Benzaldehyde, an organic compound formed when the hydrogen of benzene is replaced by an aldehyde group, is the simplest and most commonly used aromatic aldehyde in industry. At Room temperature, it is a colorless liquid, with a special smell of almonds.
Benzaldehyde is the main component of bitter almond oil extract. It can also be extracted from apricot, Cherry, Laurel Leaf and peach stone. The compound is also present in nuts and nuts in the form of Amygdalin, which binds to glycosides.
The application of Benzaldehyde is very extensive. For example:
[ application 1] important chemical raw materials: used to make lauric aldehyde, lauric acid, phenylacetaldehyde and Benzyl Benzoate, also can be used as perfume.
[ application 2] used for the determination of ozone, phenol, alkaloid and methylene reagent beside carboxyl group.
[ application 3] can be used as a special head fragrance, trace for floral formula, such as Lilac, white orchid, Jasmine, violet, Acacia, sunflower, sweet bean, plum, orange flower, etc. . It`s also used in soaps. Can also be used as edible spices almonds, Berries, cream, cherries, coconuts, apricots, peaches, Pecans, plum, vanilla beans, spices and other flavors. Wine flavor such as rum, brandy and other types are also used.
[ application 4] Benzaldehyde is an intermediate of weed killer wild swallow blight and plant growth regulator diamine.
[Application 5] GB 2760 --1996 provides for the us