Introduction: |
Benzoyl chloride Basic information |
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Benzoyl chloride Chemical Properties |
mp |
-1 °C |
bp |
198 °C(lit.) |
density |
1.211 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
vapor density |
4.88 (vs air) |
vapor pressure |
1 mm Hg ( 32 °C) |
refractive index |
n20/D 1.553(lit.) |
Fp |
156 °F |
storage temp. |
Store at 0-5°C |
Water Solubility |
reacts |
FreezingPoint |
-1℃ |
Sensitive |
Moisture Sensitive |
Merck |
14,1112 |
Stability: |
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, water, alcohols, strong bases. Reacts violently with DMSO and vigorously with alkalies. |
CAS DataBase Reference |
98-88-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference |
Benzoyl chloride(98-88-4) |
EPA Substance Registry System |
Benzoyl chloride(98-88-4) |
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Benzoyl chloride Usage And Synthesis |
Chemical Properties |
Colorless liquid |
Usage |
Benzoyl Chloride is used in the manufacturing of dye intermediates. |
General Description |
A colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Flash point 162°F. Lachrymator, irritating to skin and eyes. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Density 10.2 lb / gal. Used in medicine and in the manufacture of other chemicals. |
Reactivity Profile |
Benzoyl chloride reacts violently with protic solvents such as alcohols, with amines and amides (for example dimethylformamide [Bretherick 1979 p. 6] ) and with inorganic bases. Causes the violent decomposition of dimethyl sulfoxide [Chem. Eng. News 35(9): 87 1957]. May react vigorously or explosively if mixed with diisopropyl ether or other ethers in the presence of trace amounts of metal salts [J. Haz. Mat., 1981, 4, 291]. Friedel-Crafts acylation of naphthalene using Benzoyl chloride, catalyzed by AlCl3, must be conducted above the melting point of the mixture, or the reaction may be violent [Clar, E. et al., Tetrahedron, 1974, 30, 3296]. |
Health Hazard |
INHALATION: may irritate eyes, nose and throat. INGESTION: causes acute discomfort. SKIN: causes irritation and burning. |
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Benzoyl chloride Preparation Products And Raw materials |
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