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Benzaldehyde

What is Benzaldehyde?

Benzaldehyde is an organic compound consisting of a benzene ring with a formyl substituent. [1]

This colorless liquid has a characteristic pleasant almond-like odor. In fact, benzaldehyde is the primary component of bitter almond oil and can be extracted from a number of other natural sources. [1]


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Products containing Benzaldehyde


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Source(s) Derived From

 Other Natural Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)

References
  1. Benzaldehyde - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)

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Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchDecember 14, 2009 @ 9:46 AM

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