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

Product Identifier

• Benzoyl chloride

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only