About benzaldehyde
benzaldehyde (CAS 100-52-7) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H6O and a molecular weight of 106.12 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of HUMNYLRZRPPJDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
- CAS Number
- 100-52-7
- Formula
- C7H6O
- Molecular Weight
- 106.12 g/mol
- IUPAC Name
- benzaldehyde
- InChI Key
- HUMNYLRZRPPJDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
benzaldehyde is also known as Benzoic aldehyde, Phenylmethanal, Benzenecarbonal, Benzenecarboxaldehyde, Benzenemethylal, Benzaldehyde FFC, among other names.
Description
Benzaldehyde is an arenecarbaldehyde that consists of benzene bearing a single formyl substituent; the simplest aromatic aldehyde and parent of the class of benzaldehydes. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a fragrance, an odorant receptor agonist, an EC 3.1.1.3 (triacylglycerol lipase) inhibitor, a plant metabolite and an EC 3.5.5.1 (nitrilase) inhibitor.
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