Benzoyl chloride CAS#: 98-88-4; ChemWhat Code: 28180
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Benzoyl chloride |
| Synonyms | alpha-chloro-benzaldehyd;Benzaldehyde, alpha-chloro-;-Chlorobenzaldehyde;chloruredebenzoyle;LABOTEST-BB LTBB000456;Benzenecarbonyl chloride;BENZOIC ACID CHLORIDE;BENZOYL CHLORIDE |
| CAS Registry Number | 98-88-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H5ClO |
| Molecular Weight | 140.57 |
| EINECS | 202-710-8 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | -1 °C |
| 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 | Store at 0-5°C |
| form | Liquid |
| Color | Clear |
| PH | 2 (1g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Explosive Limit | 2.5-27%(V) |
| Water Solubility | reacts |
| Freezing Point | -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. |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoyl chloride(98-88-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoyl chloride(98-88-4) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | C |
| R Phrase | 34-43-20/21/22 |
| S Phrase | 26-45-36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | UN 1736 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | DM6600000 |
| Hazard Note | Corrosive |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| HS Code | 29310095 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 98-88-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
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