Benzaldehyde
USP/1050905 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Bitter almond
CAS Number: 100-52-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H6O
Molecular Weight: 106.12
MDL Number: MFCD00003299
Linear Formula: C6H5CHO
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | benzaldehyde |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| autoignition temp. | 374 °F |
| bp | 178-179 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.044 g/cm3 at 20 °C (lit.) |
| expl. lim. | 1.4 %, 20 °F |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C7H6O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5 |
| InChI key | HUMNYLRZRPPJDN-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | −26 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | O=Cc1ccccc1 |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| vapor density | 3.7 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 4 mmHg ( 45 °C) |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Benzaldehyde USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Mandelic Acid • Teniposide Injection • Benzalkonium Chloride • Benzalkonium Chloride Solution |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 + H332 - H315 - H319 - H335 - H412 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| RIDADR | UN 1990 9 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 145.4 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 63 °C |
| bp | 178-179 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −26 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.044 g/cm3 at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |


