an oily, water-miscible, yellow liquid (that) is the principal component of cinnamon-bark oil and (that) is used as a flavoring agent (that) in (the) perfume industry
Other aldehydes of industrial significance are mainly used as solvents, perfumes, and flavouring agents or as intermediates in the manufacture of plastics, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. Certain aldehydes occur naturally in flavouring agents. Among these are benzaldehyde, which provides the odour and flavour of fresh almonds; cinnamaldehyde, or oil of cinnamon; and vanillin, the main flavouring agent of vanilla beans.
