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A1170850

Benzoylchloride , 99% , 98-88-4

Synonym(s):
Benzoic acid chloride;Benzoyl chloride

CAS NO.:98-88-4

Empirical Formula: C7H5ClO

Molecular Weight: 140.57

MDL number: MFCD00000653

EINECS: 202-710-8

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -1 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 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.)
Flash point: 156 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Acetonitrile (Slightly), Chloroform (Sparingly)
form  Liquid
color  Clear
Odor Pungent characteristic.
PH Range 2 at 1 g/l
PH 2 (1g/l, H2O, 20℃)
explosive limit 2.5-27%(V)
Water Solubility  reacts
FreezingPoint  -1℃
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive
Merck  14,1112
BRN  471389
Dielectric constant 23.0(0℃)
Exposure limits ACGIH: Ceiling 0.5 ppm
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, water, alcohols, strong bases. Reacts violently with DMSO and vigorously with alkalies.
InChIKey PASDCCFISLVPSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 1.44 at 21℃ and pH6

Description and Uses

Benzoyl chloride is a colorless to slightbrown liquid with a strong, penetrating odor. Molecularweight = 140.57;Boiling point = 197.2℃ at 760 mmHg;Freezing/Melting point= 2 1℃; Flash point = 72℃;Vapor pressure =0.38 mmHg at 20℃; Autoignitiontemperature=197℃. Explosive limits in air:Lower=2.5%; Upper=27%.Hazard Identification(based on NFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 3,Flammability 2, Reactivity 2 (water reactive).Decomposes in water.

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.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05,GHS06
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H302+H312-H314-H317-H331
Precautionary statements  P261-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  C
Risk Statements  34-43-20/21/22
Safety Statements  26-45-36/37/39
RIDADR  UN 1736 8/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  DM6600000
Autoignition Temperature 600 °C
Hazard Note  Corrosive
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29310095
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 2460 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 790 mg/kg

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