Benzaldehyde (C7H6O)

Benzaldehyde (C7H6O; CAS 100-52-7) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Benzaldehyde presents a C7 framework, aromatic rings. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Benzaldehyde
CAS: 100-52-7
Formula: C7H6O
Approx. MW: 106.12
SMILES: O=Cc1ccccc1
PubChem CID: 240
Approx. carbons: C7

Benzaldehyde structure

Properties

IUPAC name: benzaldehyde
Common names: benzaldehyde; 100-52-7; Benzoic aldehyde; Phenylmethanal; Benzenecarbonal; Benzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzenemethylal; Benzaldehyde FFC; Benzene carbaldehyde; Benzene carboxaldehyde
Molecular weight: 106.12
Exact mass: 106.04
InChIKey: HUMNYLRZRPPJDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: -15 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point: 354 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density: 1.046 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink

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Benzaldehyde 1H / 13C NMR spectrum →

FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Benzaldehyde?

Benzaldehyde has molecular formula C7H6O. Molecular weight about 106.12 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Benzaldehyde?

The CAS Registry Number for Benzaldehyde is 100-52-7.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.