8013-76-1

Basic information

• Product Name: Bitter almond oil
• Synonyms: almond,;almond,bitter;Almondhullextract;almondoilbitterffpa;Bitteralmondessence;bitteralmondoilffpa;oil,bitteralmond;oil,bitteralmondffpa
• CAS NO: 8013-76-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O
• Molecular Weight: 106.12194
• EINECS: 1806241-263-5
• Mol File: 8013-76-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Flash Point: 61℃
• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: Bitter almond oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Bitter almond oil(8013-76-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Bitter almond oil(8013-76-1)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xn
• Statements: 20/21/22-36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8013-76-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Bitter almond oil is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid with an intense, almond-like, cherry aroma and a slightly astringent, mild taste. It is obtained by steam distillation of the partially de-oleated press-cake of kernels from bitter almond (P. amygdalus), apricot (P. armeniaca), and peach (P. persica). The oil is treated to remove traces of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) by precipitation as insoluble calcium ferrocyanide. The main component of bitter almond oil is benzaldehyde, which is formed together with HCN by the hydrolytic cleavage of the glycoside amygdalin.

Uses

Used in Flavor Industry:
Bitter almond oil is used almost exclusively in natural aroma compositions for its intense almond-like, cherry aroma and slightly astringent, mild taste. It is used as a flavor ingredient in various food and beverage products to impart a distinct almond flavor.
Used in Perfumery:
Bitter almond oil is also used in the perfumery industry due to its pleasant and distinctive aroma. It is used as a fragrance component in various perfumes and colognes to add a unique and appealing scent.
Used in Cosmetics:
In the cosmetics industry, bitter almond oil is used as an ingredient in various skin care and beauty products. Its pleasant aroma and mild taste make it suitable for use in lotions, creams, and other personal care products.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Bitter almond oil can be used in the pharmaceutical industry for its potential medicinal properties. The benzaldehyde content in the oil has been studied for its potential use in treating various health conditions, such as respiratory issues and digestive problems.

Essential oil composition

Bitter almond oil is obtained by first cold-expressing the fixed oils from the comminuted kernels, after which the press-cake is macerated in about 10 parts of water for 12 to 20 hours to effect the enzymatic hydrolysis of amygdalin. The mixture is then steam distilled to yield about 0.5 to 0.7% of the essential oil. Bitter almonds are rarely used because the yield of oil is only 0.6%. Apricot kernels yield 1.2% of oil and are the preferred starting material. The major components of the oil are typically 97.5% benzaldehyde (bitter almond) and 2% hydrogen cyanide (bitter almond).