Product code: RXSOL-60-6604-051
- Generic name
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BENZOYL CHLORIDE
- Usage unit
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The most important application of benzoyl chloride is the production of benzoyl peroxide, that is used as initiator in the polymer industry. It is also used as precursor for benzophenone, in the pharmaceutical industry and as precursor of agro-chemicals.
Application
benzoyl chloride is the production of benzoyl peroxide, that is used as initiator in the polymer industry. It is also used as precursor for benzophenone, in the pharmaceutical industry and as precursor of agro-chemicals.
Technical specifications
| Physical state at 20 °C : | Liquid |
| Odour : | Strong, vinegar-like |
| Odour threshold : | No data available. |
| pH value : | No data available. |
| Melting point [°C] : | 16.2 °C |
| Decomposition point [°C] : | N/A |
| Critical temperature [°C] : | N/A |
| Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : | 485 °C |
| Flammability (solid, gas) : | N/A |
| Flammable liquid and | vapour |
| Flash point [°C] : | 40°C |
| Boiling point [°C] : | 117 - 118 °C |
| Initial boiling point | [°C] : 117°C |
| Final boiling point [°C] : | 118°C |
| Evaporation rate : | 0,97 |
| Vapour pressure [20°C] : | 15.2 hPa at 20°C |
| Vapour pressure mm/Hg : | N/A |
| Vapour density : | 2,1 |
| Density [g/cm3] : | 1,049 |
| Relative density, gas (air=1) : | N/A |
| Relative density, liquid (water=1) : | N/A |
| Solubility in water [% weight] : | Complete |
| Solubility in water : | N/A |
| Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : | No data available. |
| Solubility : | 2,4 |
| Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : | N/A |
| Explosive properties : | N/A |
| Explosion limits - upper [%] : | 19,90% |
| Explosion limits - lower [%] : | 4% |
| Oxidising properties : | No data available. |
Procedure
Benzoyl chloride is a typical acyl chloride. It reacts with alcohols to give the corresponding esters.
Other names
BENZOYL CHLORIDE AR, BENZOYL CHLORIDE
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Note
Benzoyl chloride offers some advantages compared to other derivatization .fibers are suspended in 10% NaOH solution and agitated with benzoyl chloride.