Benzoyl Chloride, CAS 98-88-4
Benzoyl Chloride, CAS 98-88-4, is an important aromatic acid chloride with the molecular formula C7H5ClO and a molecular weight of 140.57 g/mol. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic pungent odor and high chemical reactivity. Benzoyl Chloride is widely used as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, fragrances, and other specialty chemicals.
Product Chemical Properties
Chemical Name: Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.: 98-88-4
Synonyms: Benzoyl Chloride, Benzoic Acid Chloride, Benzoyl Chloride 98%, Benzoyl Chloride Solution
Molecular Formula: C7H5ClO
Molecular Weight: 140.57 g/mol
EC No.: 202-710-8
Chemical Type: Aromatic Acid Chloride
Main Function: Chemical Intermediate and Acylating Agent

Product Technical Specification
Assay: ≥99.0%
Relative Density : 1.2070(25/4°C)
Melting Point: -1°C
Boiling Point : 197°C
Flash Point : 88°C(190.40F)
Applications of Benzoyl Chloride
Benzoyl Chloride is a versatile chemical intermediate and acylating agent used in a wide range of chemical manufacturing processes. Its high reactivity makes it suitable for benzoylation and the synthesis of various benzoyl derivatives.
Main applications include:
Pharmaceutical intermediates, Agrochemical intermediates, Dye and pigment intermediates, Fragrance manufacturing, Organic synthesis, Benzoylation reactions, Chemical intermediates, Specialty chemical production, Resin and polymer applications
Benzoyl Chloride is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates. It is also used in the production of agrochemicals, dyes, fragrances and other organic compounds requiring a benzoyl group.
Packaging
25Kg/PE container,200Kg-240Kg/plastic drum/PE lined steel drum
Production Capacity
20000MT/year
Storage Requirements
Be stored sealed in cool, dry and ventilated place,keep away from flame,when be delivered,handle with care,avoid rain drops,being upended and heavily pressed.
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