Benzaldehyde
Chemical Formula: C6H5CHO
Product Description
Benzaldehyde is the simplest aromatic aldehyde, a colourless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic almond-like odour. It is a key intermediate in the synthesis of perfumes, flavours, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. Ganga Chemicals supplies GACL-grade Benzaldehyde of consistent purity to industries across India.
Available Grades
- Technical Grade
- Industrial Grade
- Pharma Grade
Industries Served
- Flavours & Fragrances
- Pharmaceuticals
- Dyes & Pigments
- Agrochemicals
- Cosmetics
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Appearance | Colourless to pale yellow liquid |
Purity (Benzaldehyde) | ≥ 99.0% |
Boiling Point | 178–179°C |
Density | 1.04–1.05 g/cm³ |
Refractive Index | 1.544–1.546 |
Chlorinated Compounds | ≤ 0.05% |
Applications
- Flavouring agent in food products (cherry, almond, marzipan notes)
- Intermediate in synthesis of cinnamic acid, mandelic acid, and other compounds
- Fragrance ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics
- Dye intermediate in production of triphenylmethane dyes
- Agricultural fungicide formulation
- Pharmaceutical intermediate in synthesis of APIs