不溶于水，溶于乙醇和氯仿。 4-(Benzyloxy)benzaldehyde was used in the synthesis of (5-fluoro-(2R*,3S*)-2,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)pentanenitrile),an estrogen receptor β-selective ligand. 4-Benzyloxybenzaldehyde is used in the synthesis of (5-fluoro-(2R*,3S*)-2,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)pentanenitrile),an estrogen receptor β-selective ligand. It is a position isomer of the adenylyl cyclase activator 2-benzyloxybenzaldehyde.