What Are Aromatic Aldehydes?
Aromatic aldehyde, two single bonds on the carbonyl group, one connected to the aromatic hydrocarbon group, and one compound connected to hydrogen is called aromatic aldehyde. The simple structure is Ar-CO-R.
- Aromatic aldehyde refers to an aromatic compound containing a carbonyl group. Two single bonds on the carbonyl group, one connected to the aromatic hydrocarbon group, and one compound connected to the hydrogen is an aromatic aldehyde. The structural formula is Ar-CO-R, such as benzaldehyde C 6 H 5 CHO and phenylacetaldehyde C 6 H 5 CH 2 CHO.
- Usually liquid or solid. Chemically active, can react with sodium bisulfite, hydrogen, ammonia, etc., aromatic aldehydes are easily oxidized by weak oxidants to the corresponding carboxylic acids.
- Benzaldehyde is the simplest aromatic aldehyde, commonly known as bitter almond oil, also known as benzoin, molecular formula: C 7 H 6 O, colorless to light yellow volatile liquid. Has a bitter almond flavor,
- It has great industrial value and is an important organic chemical raw material. [2]