Benzaldehyde pure is a colorless liquid, while industrial products are colorless to pale yellow liquids with a bitter almond odor. The melting point is -26 ℃, the boiling point is 179℃, the flash point is 62℃ (closed cup), and the density is 1.044g/cm³ at 20℃. It is slightly soluble in water and miscible with organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, benzene, and chloroform.

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Benzaldehyde is the simplest aromatic aldehyde and a vital building block in the chemical industry, best known for its characteristic almond-like odor. In the flavor and fragrance industry, it is a primary ingredient used to impart almond and cherry flavors to foods, beverages, and confectioneries, as well as a base note in floral perfumes. Its role in the pharmaceutical sector is critical, serving as an essential intermediate for synthesizing chloramphenicol, ephedrine, and various amino acids. In agrochemicals, it is used to produce herbicides and plant growth regulators. Furthermore, benzaldehyde is a versatile industrial solvent for oils, resins, and cellulose ethers, and it is widely employed in the production of dyes (such as malachite green) and specialized coating additives.