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Benzoyl chloride is an organic compound. It is a colorless, fuming liquid with a strong odor, used primarily as a reagent in organic synthesis. Benzoyl chloride reacts readily with nucleophiles such as alcohols and amines, forming esters and amides, respectively. It is also employed in the production of benzoyl peroxide, a widely used acne treatment, and as a precursor in pharmaceuticals and dyes manufacturing.
| Catalog Number | R017715 |
| CAS Number | 98-88-4 |
| Synonyms | α-Chlorobenzaldehyde; Benzenecarbonyl Chloride; Benzoic Acid Chloride; Phenylcarbonyl Chloride; |
| Molecular Formula | C7H5ClO |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | Store at +4C |
| IUPAC Name | benzoyl chloride |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H5ClO/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H |
| InChIKey | PASDCCFISLVPSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)Cl |
