Product Information Sheet
Benzaldehyde FCC grade
Global leading position in benzaldehyde. The right quality for your applications.
Emerald Kalama Chemical is the leading producer of Benzaldehyde is a versatile building block in the synthesis
benzaldehyde. We produce benzaldehyde using the toluene of many different complex molecules for use in products
oxidation process in the largest plant in the world in ranging from pharmaceuticals to plastic additives.
Rotterdam and our world-scale operation in Kalama, WA USA.
Its unique sweet, aromatic note, reminiscent of the taste and
In contrast to benzaldehyde produced by other anufacturers odor of almonds, makes benzaldehyde an important
via the toluene chlorination process, benzaldehyde produced component in the formulation of F&F products. The almond
by Emerald Kalama Chemical at both our operations contains flavor and fragrance are found in soft drinks and in all kinds of
no chlorine. perfumes. It is also a building block in the synthesis of
fragrances like rose and jasmine, which are used in soaps and
Our global leading position as benzaldehyde producer perfumes.
enables us to set the standard for quality, reliability and
security of supply. Benzaldehyde is an FDA-sanctioned synthetic flavouring
substance, generally recognized as safe for foods (GRAS).
Emerald Kalama Chemical Rotterdam produces a high quality Benzaldehyde is used for the production of pharmaceuticals
Benzaldehyde (FCC) suitable for the most critical applications. guarding against high blood pressure and for
pseudoephedrine, the active ingredient in most cough
syrups. It is also used in a range of insecticides (pyrethroids),
Applications for Benzaldehyde: marketed under some well-known trademarks, and in the
• aroma chemicals synthesis of the malachite green pigment.
• pharmaceuticals
- phenylglycine Benzaldehyde is further used as a building block for a range
- (pseudo) ephedrine of amino acids like phenylglycine, that is used as a side chain
- anti-hypertensives in various antibiotics.
- and more
• agrochemicals
• various other applications
Benzaldehyde FCC grade
C7H6O
About Emerald.
CAS No. 100-52-7
EINECS No. 202-860-4 Emerald Kalama Chemical is Division of Emerald Performance
Materials, a manufacturer of additives and polymers that make
your products last longer, look, taste, smell, or perform better.
The company has 4 business units, six operations and more than 700
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION employees. The Emerald Kalama Chemical business group is a
Characteristic Spec. Range Unit world-scale producer of a variety of toluene oxidation products, with
production facilities in the US and Europe. Products include benzoic
Assay 99.5 min. wt %
acid and various benzoate and dibenzoate ester, alcohol and
Toluene 0.01 max. wt %
Acidity (as benzoic acid) 0.2 max. wt % ingredients, plasticizers and industrial applications. For more about
Emerald, visit www.emeraldmaterials.com.
Chlorine 1 max. mg/kg
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Almond-like
Density 1043 - 1049 g/dm3 (20 °C)
Refractive index 1.544 -1.546 (20 °C)
Solubility (in water) 6.55 g/l (25 °C)
Solidification Point -26 °C
Packaging In bulk, steel drums and IBCs
Steel drum information Net weight 210 kg, tare weight 8.5 kg, 58X58X93 cm
IBC information Net weight 1000 kg, tare weight 60 kg, 120X100X116 cm
Storage Under nitrogen
Shelf life 2 years
Stabilizing agents None
Additives None
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February 2017
