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Update date2020-09-17 15:34:46 UTC
Primary IDFDB014661
Secondary Accession NumbersNot Available
Chemical Information
FooDB NameBenzaldehyde
DescriptionBenzaldehyde, also known as benzenecarbonal or benzenemethylal, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzoyl derivatives. These are organic compounds containing an acyl moiety of benzoic acid with the formula (C6H5CO-). Benzaldehyde is a colorless liquid with a characteristic almond-like odor. It is a strong, sweet, and almond tasting compound. Benzaldehyde is found, on average, in the highest concentration within a few different foods, such as black walnuts, almonds, and corns and in a lower concentration in safflowers, kohlrabis, and ceylon cinnamons. Benzaldehyde has also been detected, but not quantified in, Mexican oregano, winter savories, strawberries, lingonberries, and common persimmons. Benzaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde used in cosmetics as a denaturant, a flavoring agent, and as a fragrance. It is currently used in only seven cosmetic products, with the highest reported used concentration of 0.5 %, in perfumes. Benzaldehyde is a “Generally Regarded As Safe” (GRAS) food additive in the U.S.A. and is accepted as a flavoring substance in the European Union. Although there is limited data available in regards of potential skin irritation and sensitization caused by benzaldehyde, the available data on the safety of the use of benzoic acid is currently used to support the safe use of benzaldehyde. (PMID: 16835129, Int J Toxicol. 2006;25 Suppl 1:11-27.). This is because benzaldehyde rapidly metabolizes to benzoic acid in the skin, rendering the available dermal irritation and sensitization data on the latter sufficient to support the safety of Benzaldehyde. Benzaldehyde is absorbed through the skin and by the lungs, distributes to all well-perfused organs, but does not accumulate in any specific tissue type. After being metabolized to benzoic acid, conjugates are formed with glycine or glucuronic acid, and excreted in the urine. Several studies have suggested that benzaldehyde can have carcinostatic or antitumor properties (https://doi.org/10.1080/00021369.1978.10863185). Overall, at the concentrations used in cosmetics, benzaldehyde is not considered a carcinogenic risk to humans.
CAS Number100-52-7
Structure
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MOLSDFPDBSMILESInChI
Synonyms
SynonymSource
Artificial almond oilChEBI
BenzanoaldehydeChEBI
Benzene carbaldehydeChEBI
Benzene carboxaldehydeChEBI
BenzenecarbonalChEBI
BenzenecarboxaldehydeChEBI
BenzenemethylalChEBI
Benzoic acid aldehydeChEBI
Benzoic aldehydeChEBI
BenzylaldehydeChEBI
Ethereal oil OF bitter almondsChEBI
PhenylformaldehydeChEBI
PhenylmethanalChEBI
Synthetic oil OF bitter almondChEBI
Benzoate aldehydeGenerator
Almond artificial essential oilHMDB
Artificial bitter almond oilHMDB
Artificial essential oil OF almondHMDB
BenzadehydeHMDB
Benzaldehyde FFCHMDB
Benzene methylalHMDB
BenzoateHMDB
Benzoic acidHMDB
Benzoyl hydrideHMDB
BenzyaldehydeHMDB
BEZHMDB
Caswell no. 076HMDB
FEMA no. 2127HMDB
Oil OF bitter almondHMDB
Phenylmethanal benzenecarboxaldehydeHMDB
Benzaldehyde, formyl-(14)C-labeledMeSH, HMDB
FEMA 2127db_source
Formylbenzenedb_source
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility5.44 g/LALOGPS
logP1.6ALOGPS
logP1.69ChemAxon
logS-1.3ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Basic)-7.1ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count0ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area17.07 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count1ChemAxon
Refractivity32.64 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability11.02 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings1ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Chemical FormulaC7H6O
IUPAC namebenzaldehyde
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C7H6O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-6H
InChI KeyHUMNYLRZRPPJDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESO=CC1=CC=CC=C1
Average Molecular Weight106.1219
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight106.041864814
Classification
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzoyl derivatives. These are organic compounds containing an acyl moiety of benzoic acid with the formula (C6H5CO-).
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
Sub ClassBenzoyl derivatives
Direct ParentBenzoyl derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Benzoyl
  • Benzaldehyde
  • Aryl-aldehyde
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Aldehyde
  • Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Disposition

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Physico-Chemical Properties
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Physical stateLiquid
Physical DescriptionNot Available
Mass CompositionC 79.23%; H 5.70%; O 15.08%DFC
Melting PointFp -56.9°DFC
Boiling PointBp10 62°DFC
Experimental Water Solubility6.95 mg/mL at 25 oCYALKOWSKY,SH & HE,Y (2003)
Experimental logP1.48HANSCH,C ET AL. (1995)
Experimental pKaNot Available
Isoelectric pointNot Available
ChargeNot Available
Optical RotationNot Available
Spectroscopic UV Data280 () (MeOH) (Berdy)DFC
Densityd154 1.05DFC
Refractive IndexNot Available
Spectra
Spectra
EI-MS/GC-MS
TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
EI-MSMass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)splash10-0pdi-9600000000-2c76a7cdbd4023dd3eff2015-03-01View Spectrum
GC-MSBenzaldehyde, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0a6r-9600000000-731755b6449c9d44f340Spectrum
GC-MSBenzaldehyde, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0a6r-7900000000-7d98ce9e964eb9bae123Spectrum
GC-MSBenzaldehyde, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0a6r-9700000000-af6ef18ad5441da71000Spectrum
GC-MSBenzaldehyde, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0pdi-9500000000-eee2fac3cee7076204caSpectrum
GC-MSBenzaldehyde, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0a6r-9600000000-731755b6449c9d44f340Spectrum
GC-MSBenzaldehyde, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0a6r-7900000000-7d98ce9e964eb9bae123Spectrum
GC-MSBenzaldehyde, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0a6r-9700000000-af6ef18ad5441da71000Spectrum
GC-MSBenzaldehyde, non-derivatized, GC-MS Spectrumsplash10-0pdi-9500000000-eee2fac3cee7076204caSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSBenzaldehyde, non-derivatized, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0a4i-9800000000-930ad158d75deff2317aSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSBenzaldehyde, non-derivatized, Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
MS/MS
TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Quattro_QQQ 10V, Positive (Annotated)splash10-056r-9400000000-d5e049f5a5c77b8864cb2012-07-25View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Quattro_QQQ 25V, Positive (Annotated)splash10-004i-9100000000-dca76d402f152bd3f5622012-07-25View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Quattro_QQQ 40V, Positive (Annotated)splash10-004i-9100000000-ce8274b57c274e79f8942012-07-25View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - EI-B (JEOL JMS-01-SG-2) , Positivesplash10-0a6r-9600000000-731755b6449c9d44f3402012-08-31View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - EI-B (HITACHI M-68) , Positivesplash10-0a6r-7900000000-7d98ce9e964eb9bae1232012-08-31View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - EI-B (JEOL JMS-D-3000) , Positivesplash10-0a6r-9700000000-e4f830b1b360289036652012-08-31View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - EI-B (HP 5970) , Positivesplash10-0pdi-9500000000-eee2fac3cee7076204ca2012-08-31View Spectrum
MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - , positivesplash10-0a4i-2900000000-effe07b6b286033801ed2017-09-14View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0a4i-0900000000-6345a1cf40f283a793a22015-05-26View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0a4i-0900000000-296abcf15a77a1f53d6a2015-05-26View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-1000-9200000000-086efee77b92115c17ca2015-05-26View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0a4i-0900000000-266f38215789f236324e2015-05-27View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0a4i-0900000000-266f38215789f236324e2015-05-27View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-0a4i-7900000000-828e61a7919a0eb819402015-05-27View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-0a4i-2900000000-18b3fa1f2954aac5b3232021-09-24View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-056r-9500000000-66c17c5a52895b2cc4d32021-09-24View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-004i-9000000000-fc58e0949de9ca4842ff2021-09-24View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-0a6r-8900000000-aae71de8ab13b4993f862021-09-24View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-004i-9200000000-84ecaabc5b5d7c2807f52021-09-24View Spectrum
Predicted MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-004i-9000000000-99509376f83dc0a534322021-09-24View Spectrum
NMR
TypeDescriptionView
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, H2O, experimental)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, CDCl3, experimental)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 15.09 MHz, CDCl3, experimental)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted)Spectrum
1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, H2O, experimental)Spectrum
2D NMR[1H, 13C]-HSQC NMR Spectrum (2D, 600 MHz, H2O, experimental)Spectrum
ChemSpider ID235
ChEMBL IDCHEMBL15972
KEGG Compound IDC00193
Pubchem Compound ID240
Pubchem Substance IDNot Available
ChEBI IDNot Available
Phenol-Explorer IDNot Available
DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDHMDB06115
CRC / DFC (Dictionary of Food Compounds) IDJTN76-J:JTN76-J
EAFUS ID296
Dr. Duke IDBENZYLALDEHYDE|BENZALDEHYDE
BIGG IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDC00034452
HET IDHBX
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDNot Available
Flavornet ID100-52-7
GoodScent IDrw1001491
SuperScent ID240
Wikipedia IDBenzaldehyde
Phenol-Explorer Metabolite IDNot Available
Duplicate IDSNot Available
Old DFC IDSNot Available
Associated Foods
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Biological Effects and Interactions
Health Effects / Bioactivities
DescriptorIDDefinitionReference
Allergenic50904 A substance that triggers an immune response, causing allergic reactions. Its biological role is to stimulate the immune system, but it has no therapeutic applications. Key medical uses include diagnosing allergies and developing immunotherapies to desensitize patients to specific allergens, reducing the risk of severe reactions.DUKE
AnestheticA drug that induces a reversible loss of sensation, used to prevent pain and discomfort during medical procedures, surgeries, and diagnostic tests, promoting patient comfort and facilitating treatment.DUKE
Anti bacterial33282 An agent that inhibits the growth of or destroys bacteria, playing a crucial role in preventing and treating infections. Therapeutically, it is used to combat bacterial infections, with key medical applications including treating pneumonia, tuberculosis, and skin infections, as well as preventing surgical site infections and sepsis.DUKE
Anti-cancer35610 An agent that inhibits the growth and proliferation of cancer cells, used to treat and manage various types of cancer, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, to reduce tumor size, prevent metastasis, and improve patient survival.DUKE
Anti-mutagenicAn agent that interferes with the mutagenicity of a substance, preventing DNA damage and mutations. Its biological role is to protect cells from genetic alterations, and it has therapeutic applications in cancer prevention and treatment, as well as key medical uses in reducing the risk of genetic disorders and birth defects.DUKE
Anti pepticAn agent that inhibits the action of pepsin, reducing stomach acid and digestive enzyme activity. Therapeutically, it is used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, such as peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), by protecting the mucous lining and promoting healing.DUKE
Anti septic33281 An agent that prevents or reduces the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses, to promote wound healing and prevent infection. Therapeutically, anti septics are used to treat minor cuts, scrapes, and burns, and are commonly applied topically to reduce the risk of infection and promote tissue repair. Key medical uses include wound care, surgical site preparation, and skin infection management.DUKE
Anti-spasmodic52217 An agent that relaxes smooth muscle, reducing muscle spasms and cramps. It plays a biological role in regulating muscle tone and is therapeutically applied to treat conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual cramps, and muscle spasms, providing relief from abdominal pain and discomfort.DUKE
Antitumor35610 An agent that inhibits tumor growth and proliferation, playing a crucial role in cancer treatment. Therapeutically, antitumors are used to manage various types of cancer, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, helping to reduce tumor size, prevent metastasis, and improve patient outcomes.DUKE
CandidicideAn agent that kills Candida species, such as Candida albicans, reducing fungal infections. Therapeutically, it is used to treat candidiasis, with key medical applications in managing oral thrush, vaginal yeast infections, and other fungal diseases.DUKE
Name48318 flavorDUKE
Immunostimulant50847 An agent that stimulates the immune system, enhancing its response to infections and diseases. Therapeutically, it boosts the body's natural defenses, commonly used to treat immunodeficiency disorders, prevent infections, and support cancer treatment, as well as manage chronic conditions like hepatitis and HIV.DUKE
Insecticide24852 An agent that kills or repels insects, used to control pests and prevent disease transmission. Therapeutically, insecticides have applications in public health and veterinary medicine, key medical uses include controlling insect-borne diseases such as malaria, typhus, and Lyme disease.DUKE
Insectifuge24852 A substance that repels insects, playing a biological role in plant defense. Therapeutically, it has applications in preventing insect-borne diseases. Key medical uses include topical repellents for malaria, dengue fever, and other vector-borne illnesses, reducing the risk of transmission.DUKE
Motor depressantAn agent that reduces the normal functioning level of motor neurons, mainly in voluntary muscles, used to treat conditions such as muscle spasms, seizures, and anxiety disorders, promoting relaxation and relieving symptoms.DUKE
Narcotic35482 A pain-relieving agent that binds to opioid receptors, reducing pain perception. Therapeutically, narcotics are used to manage moderate to severe pain, cough, and diarrhea. Key medical uses include treating acute and chronic pain, cough suppression, and relieving diarrhea and dyspnea in terminally ill patients.DUKE
Nematicide25491 An agent that kills nematodes, a type of parasitic worm, used to control infestations in crops and animals, with therapeutic applications in veterinary medicine to treat parasitic infections and promote livestock health.DUKE
Pesticide25944 An agent that kills or repels pests, playing a biological role in controlling insect, weed, and fungal populations. Therapeutically, pesticides have limited applications, but some are used to treat ectoparasitic infestations, such as lice and scabies. Key medical uses include topical treatments for head lice and scabies, highlighting their role in managing parasitic infections.DUKE
Sedative35717 An agent that calms nervous activity, reducing anxiety and inducing relaxation. Its biological role is to slow down brain function, promoting sleep and relieving stress. Therapeutically, sedatives are used to manage insomnia, anxiety disorders, and seizures, as well as to prepare patients for medical procedures.DUKE
TermiticideAn agent that kills termites, used to control termite infestations and prevent damage to structures and wood.DUKE
Tyrosinase inhibitor59997 An agent that blocks the activity of tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in melanin production, reducing skin pigmentation. Therapeutically used to treat hyperpigmentation disorders, such as melasma and vitiligo, and as a skin-lightening agent in dermatology.DUKE
EnzymesNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
BiosynthesisNot Available
Organoleptic Properties
Flavours
FlavorCitations
almond
  1. Arn, H, Acree TE. “Flavornet: A database of aroma compounds based on odor potency in natural products”. Developments in Food Science 40 (1998): 27. doi:10.1016/S0167-4501(98)80029-0
  2. Dunkel, M. et al. SuperScent – a database of flavors and scents. Nucleic Acids Research 2008, doi:10.1093/nar/gkn695
  3. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
burnt sugar
  1. Arn, H, Acree TE. “Flavornet: A database of aroma compounds based on odor potency in natural products”. Developments in Food Science 40 (1998): 27. doi:10.1016/S0167-4501(98)80029-0
cherry
  1. Dunkel, M. et al. SuperScent – a database of flavors and scents. Nucleic Acids Research 2008, doi:10.1093/nar/gkn695
  2. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
strong
  1. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
sharp
  1. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
sweet
  1. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
bitter
  1. The Good Scents Company (2009). Flavor and fragrance information catalog. <http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/allprod.html> Accessed 15.10.23.
burntsugar
  1. Arn, H, Acree TE. “Flavornet: A database of aroma compounds based on odor potency in natural products”. Developments in Food Science 40 (1998): 27. doi:10.1016/S0167-4501(98)80029-0
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References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
General ReferenceNot Available
Content Reference— Duke, James. 'Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. United States Department of Agriculture.' Agricultural Research Service, Accessed April 27 (2004).
— Shinbo, Y., et al. 'KNApSAcK: a comprehensive species-metabolite relationship database.' Plant Metabolomics. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2006. 165-181.