noun
- Plural of benzaldehyde; organic compounds consisting of a benzene ring bonded to an aldehyde group, used in fragrances, dyes, and chemical synthesis.
Usage: chemistry; technical term
Examples
- Benzaldehydes are important intermediates in organic synthesis.
- The fragrance industry uses benzaldehydes to create almond and cherry scents.
- Researchers studied various substituted benzaldehydes for pharmaceutical applications.
- Benzaldehydes can be synthesized through the oxidation of toluene derivatives.
- The chemical properties of different benzaldehydes vary based on their substituents.