Benzonitrile
Aroma Chemical CAS 100-47-0
A sweet almond note recalling bitter almond and cherry with a soft aromatic character. Used in trace amounts it adds an almond facet to cherry, marzipan and heliotrope accords.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Gourmand |
| Descriptor 2 | Almond |
| Descriptor 3 | Nutty |
Identification
| CAS Number | 100-47-0 |
| INCI Name | Benzonitrile |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H5N |
| Mol. Weight | 103.12 |
| IUPAC Name | benzonitrile |
| InChIKey | JFDZBHWFFUWGJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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