Benzaldehyde

From pharmaceuticals to plastic additives.
Benzaldehyde is a versatile building block in the synthesis of many different complex molecules for use in products ranging from pharmaceuticals to plastic additives.

Its unique sweet, aromatic note, reminiscent of the taste and odor of almonds, makes benzaldehyde an important component in the formulation of flavor and fragrance products. The almond flavor and fragrance are found in soft drinks and in all kinds of perfumes.

Benzaldehyde is an FDA-sanctioned synthetic flavoring substance, generally recognized as safe for foods (GRAS).
Benzaldehyde produced by DSM Special Products contains no chlorine, in contrast to benzaldehyde produced via the toluene chlorination process.

DSM Special Products is the leading producer of benzaldehyde. We produce benzaldehyde using the toluene oxidation process in the largest plant in the world.
Our global leading position as benzaldehyde producer enables us to set the standard for quality, reliability and security of supply. As the largest benzaldehyde producer, we hold a large strategic stock to guarantee our key customers security of supply and to accommodate fluctuations in the global supply and demand.

The benzaldehyde derivatives produced by DSM are benzyl alcohol, cinnamic aldehyde, cinnamic alcohol and 3-phenyl propanol. Information about these products is available on this website.