ORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site benzaldehyde (C6H5CHO) A colorless liquid with a smell of almonds. Benzaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde, found in bitter almonds but synthesized from toluene, and is used as a flavoring and in chemical synthesis. It is oxidized to benzoic acid. Melting point -26°C, boiling point 179°C. Related category    • ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP