Benzaldehyde: Difference between revisions

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[[Image:Benzaldehyde.png|right|Benzaldehyde molecule]]The chemical compound '''benzaldehyde''' (C₆H₅CHO) consists of a [[benzene]] ring with an [[aldehyde]] group attached to one carbon. It is an important component of the scent of [[almond]]s and has a pleasant, almond-like odor. On oxidation, benzaldehyde formsis converted into [[benzoic acid]]., Itwhich stinkshas aan odor quite lotunpleasant.

It is an important component of the scent of [[almond]]s.

Molecular weight: 106.12