Benzaldehyde
Benzaldehyde presents naturally in bitter almond oil, patchouli oil, and hyacinth oil. It appears colorless liquid with a characteristic almond-like odor. There are three methods to synthesize benzaldehyde: toluene oxidation, catalytic dehydrogenation of benzyl alcohol, and hydrolysis of dichlorobenzyl methane.
Benzaldehyde is widely used in chemical industry, especially in the preparation of perfumes, flavorings, and pharmaceuticals.
Application & Uses
- used as the agent of Painkillers, antipyretics, and sedatives.
- used as food additives for baked goods, soft drinks and sugar. In America and Europe market, it is widely used in marzipan, kind of soft sweets.
- used as tanning agent
- used as antiseptic and antibacterial aromatizer
- used as dyes and brighteners
- used as ingredients of perfume and essential oil with relaxing bitter almond aroma.
- used as plasticizer
