Benzaldehyde
Agent Name
Benzaldehyde
CAS Number
100-52-7
Formula
C7-H6-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Almond artificial essential oil; Artificial almond oil; Artificial essential oil of almond; Benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde (natural); Benzaldehyde FFC; Benzene carbaldehyde; Benzene carboxaldehyde; Benzenecarbonal; Benzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzenemethylal; Benzoic aldehyde; Bitter almond oil, synthetic; Oil Of bitter almond; Phenylmethanal; Synthetic oil of bitter almond; UN1990; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzaldehydes
Description
Colorless to yellowish liquid with an odor of almond oil; [AIHA] In air, readily oxidizes to benzoic acid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate and a solvent for resins and oils; [HSDB] Used as a flavoring agent in food and perfume additive (FDA-approved); [AIHA]
Comments
An eye irritant; [ICSC] At a concentration of 2 ppm, there is a strong penetrating odor without marked irritation; [AIHA] Included in list of "established contact allergens in humans"; [EC: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (2011)] Benzaldehyde can cause contact urticaria. [Kanerva, p. 221]
Restricted
No longer registered by EPA for use in any pesticide products; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.127 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) = >500 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
mp = -26 degrees C; bp = 179 degrees C; [ChemIDplus] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
WEEL
2 ppm, STEL = 4 ppm
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: