Provided are compositions comprising benzaldehyde and a carrier for use in methods of treating a condition in a subject in need thereof by administration of the composition; methods for controlling growth of a plant by contacting the plant with the composition; methods for disinfection of a surface by contacting the surface with the composition; methods for preserving food by introducing the composition into the vicinity of the food; as well as kits and packages comprising the composition.

Provided are compositions comprising benzaldehyde and a carrier for use in methods of treating a condition in a subject in need thereof by administration of the composition; methods for controlling growth of a plant by contacting the plant with the composition; methods for disinfection of a surface by contacting the surface with the composition; methods for preserving food by introducing the composition into the vicinity of the food; as well as kits and packages comprising the composition.