CAS: 100-52-7
C7H6O is an almond-smelling organic compound, popularly known as benzaldehyde. It is one of the oldest commercial chemicals, isolated from the bitter almonds in the late 19th century. The aroma of almonds has been associated with benzaldehyde, supporting it as the earliest artificial food flavouring in the history. The compound is largely investigated as one of the oldest intermediates in the chemical synthesis. In the present day, benzaldehyde finds it use in different categories, such as Agriculture, Food & Nutrition and Pharmaceuticals, making it an important industrial compound.
Key Properties of Benzaldehyde
CAS: 100-52-7
● CAS: 100-52-7
● Molecular Formula: C₇H₆O
● Density: 1.044 g/cm³
● Boiling Point: 178.1 °C
● Melting Point: -26.1 °C
● Refractive Index: 1.544
Physical Characteristics
● Appearance: White crystals or fine powder.
● Odor: Odorless.
● Taste: Slightly salty.
● Texture: Soft, easy-to-handle powder.
● Mixability: Blends well with other fertilizers and materials.
● Compatibility: Does not corrode but can react with strong alkalis or certain substances.
● Color: Pure white
● Water Solubility: Dissolves easily without leaving residue.
Applications in Agriculture
It is used in the Agriculture area mainly as a nitrogen fertilizer, its unusual structure provides the crop with that nutrient but also with sulphur (S), which accelerates the plant synthesis of amino acids and proteins, contributing to its healthy development.
Additional Industries Where Ammonium Sulfate Applies
● Food & Nutrition: Used as a food additive and a firming agent in processed foods.
● Construction: Used as a flame retardant in certain building materials, such as cellulose insulation.
● Pharmaceutical: Utilized in the manufacture of various medicinal products.
● Petroleum & Gas: It is used in the drilling industry as an auxiliary agent..
● Water treatment: Widely used as a coagulant for suspended particle removal
● Insulation: In materials such as cellulose, it improves flame retardant properties.