Benzaldehyde
CAS number: 100-52-7
Synonyms: Benzoic aldehyde; articficial essential oil of almond; Benzenecarbaldehyde
Chemical class: Aldehydes, Acetals
Industry claims found in: apple juice, almond, apricot, artichoke, asparagus, beans, beef, beer, peaches, nuts
Industry claims used in: baked goods and chewing gum, alcoholic beverages, puddings, frozen dairy deserts
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 1300 mg/kg; poison by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes; allergen; feeble local anestethic; skin irritant; CNS depressant