"Benzaldehyde is an organic compound consisting of a benzene ring with a formyl substituent. It is the simplest aromatic aldehyde and one of the most industrially useful. It is a colorless liquid with a characteristic almond-like odor."
https://www.britannica.com/science/benzaldehyde
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzaldehyde
It is converted into Carbon dioxide which is given off as a waste product
The characteristic it shows is Growth