Benzoyl chloride, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Benzoyl chloride is widely utilized for the synthesis of peroxides. It is employed in the production of dyes and perfumes. It also serves in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and resins.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Benzoyl chloride is widely utilized for the synthesis of peroxides. It is employed in the production of dyes and perfumes. It also serves in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and resins.

Solubility
Miscible with water, ether, benzene, carbon disulfide and carbon tetra chloride.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and alcohols.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 98-88-4
• Molecular Formula: C7H5ClO
• MDL Number: MFCD00000653
• InChI Key: PASDCCFISLVPSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzenecarbonyl chloride, benzoic acid, chloride, benzoylchloride, alpha-chlorobenzaldehyde, benzoic acid chloride, benzoylchlorid, benzaldehyde, alpha-chloro, a-chlorobenzaldehyde, ccris 802, unii-vty8706w36
• PubChem CID: 7412
• ChEBI: CHEBI:82275
• IUPAC Name: benzoyl chloride

• Melting Point: °C to 1°C
• Density: 1.211
• Boiling Point: 197°C to 199°C
• Flash Point: 69°C (156°F)
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99%
• Refractive Index: 1.5535
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN1736
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,1112
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,ether,benzene,carbon disulfide and carbon tetra chloride.
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)Cl
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 140.566
• Formula Weight: 140.57
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzoyl Chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302-H311+H331-H314-H317-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H302-H312-H332-H317-H227
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: BENZOYL CHLORIDE
EINECSNumber	202-710-8
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Moisture sensitive
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only