BenzaldehydeReference work entryDOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-30160-0_1172 35 Downloads How to cite \ben- ∣zal-də- ∣hīd\ [ISV] (1866) (benzoic aldehyde, oil of bitter almonds, benzoÿl hydride, benzene carbonal) n. C 6H 5CHO. A solvent, particularly for polyester and cellulosic plastics ( See image). Open image in new window This is a preview of subscription content, log in to check access.Copyright information© Springer-Verlag 2007