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Benzaldehyde (FDB014661)

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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
Not AvailableNot Available
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 chemical compound which causes the onset of an allergic reaction by interacting with any of the molecular pathways involved in an allergy.DUKE
anestheticDUKE
anti bacterial33282 A substance that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.DUKE
anti cancer35610 A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms.DUKE
anti mutagenicDUKE
anti pepticDUKE
anti septic33281 A substance that kills or slows the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans.DUKE
anti spasmodic52217 Any substance introduced into a living organism with therapeutic or diagnostic purpose.DUKE
antitumor35610 A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms.DUKE
candidicideDUKE
flavor48318 A substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell.DUKE
immunostimulant50847 A substance that augments, stimulates, activates, potentiates, or modulates the immune response at either the cellular or humoral level. A classical agent (Freund's adjuvant, BCG, Corynebacterium parvum, et al.) contains bacterial antigens. It could also be endogenous (e.g., histamine, interferon, transfer factor, tuftsin, interleukin-1). Its mode of action is either non-specific, resulting in increased immune responsiveness to a wide variety of antigens, or antigen-specific, i.e., affecting a restricted type of immune response to a narrow group of antigens. The therapeutic efficacy is related to its antigen-specific immunoadjuvanticity.DUKE
insecticide24852 Strictly, a substance intended to kill members of the class Insecta. In common usage, any substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling or controlling insects.DUKE
insectifuge24852 Strictly, a substance intended to kill members of the class Insecta. In common usage, any substance used for preventing, destroying, repelling or controlling insects.DUKE
motor depressantDUKE
narcotic35482 A narcotic or opioid substance, synthetic or semisynthetic agent producing profound analgesia, drowsiness, and changes in mood.DUKE
nematicide25491 A substance used to destroy pests of the phylum Nematoda (roundworms).DUKE
pesticide25944 Strictly, a substance intended to kill pests. In common usage, any substance used for controlling, preventing, or destroying animal, microbiological or plant pests.DUKE
sedative35717 A central nervous system depressant used to induce drowsiness or sleep or to reduce psychological excitement or anxiety.DUKE
termiticideDUKE
tyrosinase inhibitor59997 Any EC 1.14.18.* (oxidoreductase acting on paired donors, miscellaneous compound as one donor, incorporating 1 atom of oxygen) inhibitor that interferes with the action of tyrosinase (monophenol monooxygenase), EC 1.14.18.1, an enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of phenols (such as tyrosine) and is widespread in plants and animals.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.