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The smell of benzaldehyde is often described as being similar to almonds or cherries.

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What is the distinctive benzaldehyde smell and how is it commonly described by individuals who encounter it?

Benzaldehyde has a distinct almond-like smell. People often describe it as sweet, nutty, or cherry-like.


What is the chemical responsible for the distinct almond smell in certain products?

The chemical responsible for the distinct almond smell in certain products is benzaldehyde.


What does battery acid smell like?

Sulfuric acid isn't very volatile and doesn't have a strong smell. To the extent it has any smell at all, it smells like sulfuric acid. I know that's not terribly helpful, but think about it for a moment and ask yourself how you would describe the smell of cherries to someone who has never smelled them before. I personally would say "they smell like benzaldehyde", but that's not going to help anyone who hasn't smelled benzaldehyde either. I guess I could vaguely say that "it smells like vinegar, except it's not quite as strong but it is 'sharper' somehow" and if that helps you, then great.


What are the properties of aldehyde?

The properties of aromatic aldehydes like benzaldehyde is that they are colorless liquids that are slightly soluble in water. They smell of almonds and react similar to their aliphatic analogues.


What does nitrogen smell like?

"Cyanide" is the polyatomic ion CN-. Compounds of cyanide reportedly tend to smell like "bitter almonds" (as opposed to sweet almonds, which smell like benzaldehyde); they're toxic enough I don't go around intentionally sniffing them.


What does cyanide smell like, and why is it often described as having an odor similar to almonds?

Cyanide has a bitter almond smell, often described as similar to marzipan. This is because cyanide compounds release a chemical called benzaldehyde, which is also found in almonds.


What is benzaldehyde?

Benzaldehyde is a compound with the chemical formula C7H6O and a distinct almond-like scent. It is commonly used in the production of dyes, perfumes, and flavorings. Benzaldehyde can also be found naturally in certain fruits and nuts.


How many grams are in 5 ml of benzaldehyde?

Benzaldehyde's liquid density is 1.0415 g/mL. This means 5 mL of benzaldehyde is equivalent to 5.2075 g of liquid benzaldehyde.


What is density of benzaldehyde?

The density of benzaldehyde is 1,044 g/cm3.


How is benzaldehyde different from formaldehyde?

Benzaldehyde has a benzene ring where formaldehyde has a hydrogen atom. (C6H5CHO as opposed to HCHO). Formaldehyde is used as a biocide and a disinfectant. It is a nasty substance and may be a carcinogen. Benzaldehyde on the other hand is used as a food additive to give an almond flavour.


How do you spell benzaldehyde?

That is the correct spelling of "benzaldehyde" (aromatic compound found in almonds).


Is benzaldehyde soluble in sodium hydroxide?

Yes, benzaldehyde is soluble in sodium hydroxide to some extent due to the formation of a water-soluble sodium salt of benzaldehyde through a process known as neutralization. The solubility of benzaldehyde in sodium hydroxide will depend on various factors such as temperature and concentration.