A colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic almond-like odor. It is the simplest aromatic aldehyde and occurs naturally in bitter almonds.
Flavors & Fragrances: Used to impart almond flavor in food products and perfumes; Pharmaceuticals: Intermediate in drug synthesis; Agrochemicals: Used in the synthesis of pesticides; Chemical Intermediates: Raw material for cinnamic acid, benzyl alcohol, and other compounds.
