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CAS 98-88-4 Benzoyl chloride C₇H₅ClO
Overview
Benzoyl chloride (also known as benzenecarbonyl chloride, benzoyl chloride 98-88-4) is an aromatic benzoyl chloride chemical widely used as a reactive acylating agent in the synthesis of esters, amides and a broad range of specialty intermediates. It is an important benzoyl chloride pharma intermediate and benzoyl chloride fine chemical intermediate,
Product Description
CAS 98-88-4 Benzoyl chloride C₇H₅ClO
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Benzoyl Chloride — High-Purity Grade Specification
Chemical name: Benzoyl chloride
Synonyms: Benzenecarbonyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride chemical
CAS: 98-88-4 |
Formula: C7H5ClO |
Type: Aromatic acyl chloride / benzoylating agent
Identity & Form
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to pale-yellow liquid |
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| Odor | Pungent, lachrymatory (typical acid chloride) |
| Applications | High-purity benzoyl chloride pharma intermediate and fine chemical intermediate for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, pigments, UV absorbers and specialty chemicals |
| Documents | COA · TDS · SDS |
Typical High-Purity Specification (example)
| Assay (GC, benzoyl chloride) | ≥ 99.5% |
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| Free benzoic acid | ≤ 0.20% |
| Moisture (Karl Fischer) | ≤ 0.05% |
| Hydrolyzable chloride / HCl | ≤ 0.03% (exact value reported on COA) |
| Acidity (as HCl) | ≤ 0.02% |
| Color (APHA) | ≤ 20 |
| Density @20 °C | 1.20 – 1.22 g/mL (typical; exact value on COA) |
| Refractive index (n20D) | 1.538 – 1.544 (typical; exact value on COA) |
| Boiling point | Approx. 197 – 202 °C (at 101.3 kPa) |
Handling & Safety
| Hazards | Corrosive, lachrymatory; reacts with water to release HCl; harmful if inhaled or on skin/eye contact |
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| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place; keep container tightly closed; protect from moisture, heat and direct sunlight; use corrosion-resistant equipment |
| Compatibility | Avoid water, alcohols, strong bases and oxidizing agents; handle under dry conditions according to SDS |
| PPE & SDS | Use appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, protective clothing); follow SDS for handling, first aid and spill response |
Packaging & Logistics
| Standard packing | 200 kg acid-resistant steel drums |
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| High-purity options | Dedicated high-purity grade with tighter specs on assay, free acid, moisture and color; 1,000 kg IBCs and OEM packing available on request |
| Ports | Qingdao · Shanghai · Tianjin (China) |
| For quotation (specify) | Required assay/free acid limits, high-purity grade, packing type, annual volume, destination port/country and documentation requirements (COA/TDS/SDS) |
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PACKING AND DELIVERY
Packing and delivery
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