Benzaldehyde

Synthetic Bitter Almond Oil

Benzaldehyde is one of the earliest perfumery materials to be produced industrially; being prepared from toluene from as early as 1866. Benzaldehyde is a top note material (the smallest of the aromatic aldehydes) requires careful blending due to its high vapour pressure and low detection threshold that allows it to dominate the opening stages of a fragrance in which it is used.

Used for creating special top note effects and perfect in trace amounts when creating certain floral compositions.

Product specification.

CAS No: 100-52-7
Odour description (decreasing): Sharp, Sweet, Bitter Almond, Cherry, Powerful
Solvent: None
Synonyms: Benzene Carbonal, Benzoic Aldehyde, Bitter Almond Oil, Phenyl Methanal
IFRA: Restricted – View the standard here and the full library of standards here

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements:

• H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
• H315 Causes skin irritation.
• H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
• H360Df May damage the unborn child. Suspected of damaging fertility.
• H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements:

• P273 Avoid release to the environment.
• P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
• P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
• P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
• P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.