Benzoyl chloride , AR,99.0% , 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
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 | n |
| Flash point: | 156 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Acetonitrile (Slightly), Chloroform (Sparingly) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear |
| PH | 2 (1g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Odor | Pungent characteristic. |
| PH Range | 2 at 1 g/l |
| 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 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 98-88-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| IARC | 2A (Vol. 29, Sup 7, 71) 1999 |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoyl chloride(98-88-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoyl chloride (98-88-4) |
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 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 98-88-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 2460 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 790 mg/kg |
