a yellowish fragrant volatile oil occurring in almond kernels and used in the manufacture of dyes, perfumes, and flavourings and as a solvent for oils and resins. Formula: C6H5CHO
Systematic name: benzenecarbaldehyde
benzaldehyde in American English
(bɛnˈzældəˌhaɪd)
noun
a clear, volatile, pleasant-smelling liquid, C6H5CHO, found in the oil of the bitter almond and used in making dyes, perfumes, chemicals, etc.
Word origin
benzo- + aldehyde
benzaldehyde in the Pharmaceutical Industry
(bɛnzældɪhaɪd)
noun
(Pharmaceutical: Excipients)
Benzaldehyde is an aromatic oil, obtained naturally or made synthetically, which is used in perfumes and as a solvent.
Benzaldehyde is produced synthetically or obtained from bitter almond.
Benzaldehyde is often used in perfumes or as an industrial solvent.
Benzaldehyde is an aromatic oil, obtained naturally or made synthetically, which is used in perfumesand as a solvent.