Benzaldehyde
Flavors + Colors
- Questionable
Definition
Benzaldehyde is mainly used as a flavor additive in many food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, personal care items, and as a combustion by-product.
Also Known As
BENZOIC ALDEHYDE, ALMOND OIL, BENZENECARBOXALDEHYDE, BENZENECARBONAL
Health Impact
When benzaldehyde is metabolized in our bodies, it is absorbed through our lungs and skin, and it does not commonly build-up but rater is excreted through urine. Allergic reactions are rare but may cause contact dermatitis. There is still more research necessary to conclude that benzaldehyde is harmful to humans.
Sources
- Provisional Peer-Reviewed Toxicity Values for Benzaldehyde
United States Environmental Protection Agency
- Benzaldehyde
Ohio Department of Health
- Final report on the safety assessment of benzaldehyde
PubMed
- Benzaldehyde
PubChem
- BENZALDEHYDE
World Health Organization
