Benzoyl Chloride

CAS NO. 98-88-4

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Product Name	Benzoyl Chloride (Synonyms: Benzenecarbonyl chloride; alpha-Chlorobenzaldehyde)
CAS NO.	98-88-4
Formula & Weight	C7H5ClO (MW: 140.57)
Chemical Structure
Technical Specifications	Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid (Fuming) Purity (GC): ≥ 99.5% (High Purity Grade) Benzoic Acid: ≤ 0.3% Benzoic Anhydride: ≤ 0.3% Density: 1.211 g/mL at 25°C Boiling Point: 197.2°C
Key Applications	1. Organic Peroxides (Polymer Industry) Primary raw material for Dibenzoyl Peroxide (BPO) and Tert-Butyl Peroxybenzoate. Used as initiators for polymerization. 2. Agrochemical Synthesis Intermediate for herbicides (e.g., Metamitron) and insecticides (Isoxathion). Key benzoylating agent for crop protection actives. 3. Dyes & Pharma Production of reactive dyes and UV absorbers (Benzophenones). Synthesis of APIs requiring benzoyl protection groups.
Packaging & Logistics	Standard Packing: Plastic Drum. Handling: Corrosive (Class 8). Moisture sensitive - releases HCl upon contact with water.