Synonym(s)
artificial bitter almond oil; Benzenecarbaldehyde; INCI designation: Benzaldehydes; Phenylmethanal
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Perfume and aroma. Benzaldehyde, a colourless to slightly yellowish liquid with the smell of bitter almonds. Benzaldehyde is derived from benzene. It is chemically and structurally closely related to benzoic acid. As a relevant alIergen it is represented in the epicutaneous test series"Fragrances and essential oils". Its allergenic potency is rather low. Described are urticarial contact allergies as well as anaphylactoid reactions.
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Benzaldehyde causes the smell of almond kernels, plum and peach kernels. This smell is also present when crushing cherry laurel leaves.
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- Ludera-Zimoch G (1981) Case of urticaria with immediate local and generalized reaction to cinnamon oil and benzaldehyde. Przegl Dermatol 68: 67-70
- Seite-Bellezza D et al (1994) Contact urticaria from cinnamic aldehydes and benzaldehydes in a confectioner. Contact dermatitis 31:272-273