benzaldehyde
noun/bɛnˈzæl.dɪ.haɪd/
Etymology From benz- + aldehyde.
1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A chemical compound (C₆H₅CHO) consisting of a benzene ring with an aldehyde substituent.
2
Any of various derivatives of benzaldehyde.
- benzaldehydes with polar substituents
- Derived terms
- bromobenzaldehyde, chlorobenzaldehyde, cyanobenzaldehyde, dimethoxybenzaldehyde, dimethylaminobenzaldehyde, mercaptobenzaldehyde, nitrobenzaldehyde, sulfobenzaldehyde
- Related terms
- benzal