Benzaldehído; Benzaldehyd.

Chemical formula: C₇H₆O = 106.1.

CAS — 100-52-7.

Pharmacopoeias.

In Br. Also in USNF.

BP 2008

(Benzaldehyde). A clear colourless liquid with a characteristic odour of bitter almonds. Slightly soluble in water; miscible with alcohol and with ether. Store at a temperature not exceeding 15° in well-filled containers. Protect from light.

USNF 26

(Benzaldehyde). A colourless strongly refractive liquid with an odour resembling that of bitter almond oil and a burning aromatic taste. Slightly soluble in water; miscible with alcohol, with ether, and with fixed and volatile oils. Store in wellfilled, airtight containers. Protect from light.