Benzoyl chloride is used in tear gases to disperse mobs.
Benzoyl chloride is mainly useful for the production of peroxides.
Benzoyl Chloride is also useful for preparation of dyes, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and resins.
CAS Number: 98-88-4
EC Number: 202-710-8
MDL number: MFCD00000653
Linear Formula: C6H5COCl
Chemical formula: C7H5ClO
Molar mass:140.57 g·mol−1
SYNONYMS:
Benzoic acid chloride, alpha-chlorobenzaldehyde, BENZOYL CHLORIDE, 98-88-4, Benzoic acid, chloride, Benzenecarbonyl chloride, Benzoylchloride, alpha-Chlorobenzaldehyde, benzoic acid chloride, Benzaldehyde, alpha-chloro-, CCRIS 802, HSDB 383, EINECS 202-710-8, UNII-VTY8706W36, BRN 0471389, DTXSID9026631, CHEBI:82275, BenzoylChloride-13C7, VTY8706W36, benzoyl-carbonyl-13c chloride, Benzaldehyde, .alpha.-chloro-, DTXCID106631, EC 202-710-8, 4-09-00-00721 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), Benzoylchlorid, Cloruro de benzoilo, Benzoyl chloride, ReagentPlus(R), >=99%, UN1736, benzoyl chlorid, benzoyl choride, bezoyl chloride, benzoic chloride, BzCl, benzoyl chloride-, PhCOCl, Bz-Cl, MFCD00000653, Benzoyl chloride, .alpha.-Chlorobenzaldehyde, Benzaldehyde, |A-chloro-, SCHEMBL1241, BENZOIC ACID,CHLORIDE, BENZOYL CHLORIDE [MI], Benzoyl Chloride, ACS reagent, Benzoylchloride, ACS Reagent, BENZOYL CHLORIDE [HSDB], BENZOYL CHLORIDE [INCI], CHEMBL2260719, Benzoyl chloride, AR, >=99%, Benzoyl chloride, LR, >=99%, CS-B1785, Tox21_200431, Benzoyl chloride, ACS reagent, 99%, AKOS000121308, UN 1736, CAS-98-88-4, Benzoyl chloride, purum, >=99% (GC), Benzoyl chloride, ReagentPlus(R), 99%, NCGC00248610-01, NCGC00257985-01, Benzoyl chloride, p.a., 98-100.5%, PS-10801, B0105, DIBENZOYL CHLORIDE (BENZOYL CHLORIDE), FT-0622741, FT-0639824, Benzoyl chloride, SAJ first grade, >=98.0%, C19168, A845919, Q412825, InChI=1/C7H5ClO/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5, Benzaldehyde, α-chloro-, Benzenecarbonyl chloride, Benzoic acid, chloride, α-Chlorobenzaldehyde, UN 1736, benzenecarbonyl chloride, α-chlorobenzaldehyde, benzoic acid chloride, α-chlorobenzaldehyde, benzenecarbonyl chloride, benzoic acid chloride, Benzoic acid chloride, Benzenecarbonyl chloride, α‑Chlorobenzaldehyde, benzenecarbonyl chloride, α-chlorobenzaldehyde, benzoic acid chloride, Benzaldehyde, α-chloro-, Benzenecarbonyl chloride, Benzoic acid, chloride, α-Chlorobenzaldehyde, UN1736, Benzoic acid chloride, Benzoylchloride, BOYL
Benzoyl Chloride is a colorless transparent liquid
Benzoyl chloride appears as an odourless, flaring liquid.
Benzoyl Chloride serves as a crucial chemical building block in the production of various compounds, medicines, dyes, fragrances, and herbicides.
Benzoyl Chloride plays a part in causing cancer.
Benzoyl Chloride belongs to the benzenes and is an acyl chloride.
Benzoyl Chloride is similar to benzoic acid in terms of function.
Benzoyl chloride is also known as benzene carbonyl chloride.
The chemical formula of benzoyl chloride is C₇H₅ClO.
Benzoyl Chloride is a colourless liquid, boiling point 198°, fuming in moist air.
Benzoyl Chloride has a pungent odour and its vapour causes profuse watering of eyes and nose.
Benzoyl Chloride is practically insoluble in water.
Benzoyl chloride appears as a colorless fuming liquid with a pungent odor.
Flash point of Benzoyl Chloride is 162 °F.
Density of Benzoyl Chloride is 10.2 lb / gal.
Benzoyl chloride is an acyl chloride consisting of benzene in which a hydrogen is replaced by an acyl chloride group.
Benzoyl Chloride is an important chemical intermediate for the manufacture of other chemicals, dyes, perfumes, herbicides and pharmaceuticals.
Benzoyl Chloride has a role as a carcinogenic agent.
Benzoyl Chloride is an acyl chloride and a member of benzenes.
Benzoyl Chloride is functionally related to a benzoic acid.
Benzoyl chloride, also known as benzenecarbonyl chloride, is an organochlorine compound with the formula C7H5ClO.
Benzoyl Chloride is a colourless, fuming liquid with an irritating odour, and consists of a benzene ring (C6H6) with an acyl chloride (−C(=O)Cl) substituent.
USES and APPLICATIONS of BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
Benzoyl Chloride is used as raw material for organic peroxides, dyestuff, medicine, pesticide and organic synthesis.
In Chemistry, Benzoyl chloride, an organochlorine chemical, is also known as benzene carbonyl chloride.
The production of peroxides is the main use of benzoyl chloride.
Benzoyl Chloride can be used to make medications, pigments, perfumes, and resins.
Additionally, Benzoyl Chloride is used to make artificial tannins and in photography.
Benzoyl Chloride is one type of acyl halide compound and is mainly used to make peroxides.
Although generally useful in other fields, such as the manufacturing of colours, perfumes, medicines, and resins, Benzoyl Chloride is most useful for the production of peroxides.
Benzoyl chloride is widely utilized for the synthesis of peroxides.
Benzoyl Chloride is employed in the production of dyes and perfumes.
Benzoyl Chloride also serves in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and resins.
Benzoyl chloride is used in tear gases to disperse mobs.
Benzoyl chloride is mainly useful for the production of peroxides.
Benzoyl Chloride is also useful for preparation of dyes, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and resins.
Benzoyl Chloride is also used in photography and artificial tannin production.
Benzoyl Chloride is used in medicine and in the manufacture of other chemicals.
Benzoyl Chloride is mainly useful for the production of peroxides but is generally useful in other areas such as in the preparation of dyes, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and resins.
The primary application of benzoyl chloride is in the production of benzoyl peroxide, a widely used initiator in polymer chemistry.
Benzoyl Chloride is also a key intermediate in the manufacture of:
Dyes and pigments, Surfactants, Fragrances and perfumes, Pharmaceutical active ingredients, Resins and coatings, Agrochemicals and pesticides.
-Various uses of Benzoyl chloride are given below:
*Certain dyes are produced using benzyl chloride as a chemical intermediary.
*In photographic development, benzoyl chloride is utilised.
*In the benzoylation process, benzoyl chloride is used to reduce the hydrophobicity.
*Benzoyl Chloride is used in making perfumes.
In order to make peroxides, benzoyl chloride is primarily used.
CHEMICAL REACTIVITY & USES OF BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
As an acyl chloride, Benzoyl Chloride reacts with water, alcohols, and amines to produce benzoic acid, esters, and amides respectively.
Commonly used in Friedel–Crafts acylation to synthesize benzophenones and related compounds.
Key intermediate in producing benzoyl peroxide (used in polymer chemistry and acne treatment) through reaction with H₂O₂ and NaOH.
Benzoyl Chloride is used industrially for preparation of dyes, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, resins, photographic chemicals, and tanning agents.
BENEFITS & CHARACTERISTICS OF BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
*Highly reactive acylating agent, enabling efficient path to esters, amides, ketones.
*Multi-industry utility:
Organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, perfumery, resin production.
*Precursor for benzoyl peroxide, a key compound in polymer chemistry and dermatology.
BENZOYL CHLORIDE (O) PURE:
Benzoyl Chloride pure is a high-purity chemical as a colorless to weakly yellow liquid with a pungent, fuming odor and high refractive index.
Benzoyl Chloride is Kosher-certified and plays a critical role in a wide range of chemical manufacturing processes.
At ambient temperatures, Benzoyl Chloride exhibits fuming behavior when exposed to air.
Benzoyl Chloride has an acidic reaction and is sensitive to iron and moisture, requiring appropriate storage and handling under dry, controlled conditions.
PREPARATION OF BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
Benzoyl chloride is prepared most conveniently in the laboratory by distilling benzoic acid with phosphorus pentachloride or with thionyl chloride.
C₆H₅COOH + PCl₅ → C₆H₅COCl + POCl₃ + HCl
C₆H₅COOH + SOCl₂ → C₆H₅COCl + SO₂ + HCl
Benzoyl Chloride is also produced by the action of carbonyl chloride on benzene in the presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride (Friedel-Crafts reaction).
C₆H₆ + ClCOCl → C₆H₅COCl + HCl
Benzoyl chloride is made commercially by chlorination of boiling benzaldehyde.
C₆H₅CHO + Cl₂ → C₆H₅COCl + HCl
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
Benzoyl chloride is slowly hydrolysed by hot water to form benzoic acid.
C₆H₅COCl + H₂O → C₆H₅COOH + HCl
Benzoyl chloride reacts with alcohol and phenol to form esters.
C₆H₅COCl + C₂H₅OH → C₆H₅COOC₂H₅ + HCl
C₆H₅COCl + C₆H₅OH → C₆H₅COOC₆H₅ + HCl
Benzoyl chloride undergoes Friedel–Crafts acylation in presence of anhydrous aluminium chloride.
Benzoyl Chloride reacts with benzene forming benzophenone.
C₆H₅COCl + C₆H₆ → C₆H₅COC₆H₅ + HCl
SOLUBILITY OF BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
Benzoyl Chloride is miscible with water, ether, benzene, carbon disulfide and carbon tetrachloride.
NOTES OF BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
Benzoyl Chloride is moisture sensitive.
Benzoyl Chloride is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and alcohols.
PREPARATION OF BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
Benzoyl chloride is produced from benzotrichloride using either water or benzoic acid:
C6H5CCl3 + H2O → C6H5COCl + 2 HCl
C6H5CCl3 + C6H5CO2H → 2 C6H5COCl + HCl
As with other acyl chlorides, Benzoyl Chloride can be generated from the parent acid and standard chlorinating agents such as phosphorus pentachloride, thionyl chloride, and oxalyl chloride.
Benzoyl Chloride was first prepared by treatment of benzaldehyde with chlorine.
An early method for production of benzoyl chloride involved chlorination of benzyl alcohol.
REACTIONS OF BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
Benzoyl Chloride reacts with water to produce hydrochloric acid and benzoic acid:
C6H5COCl + H2O → C6H5COOH + HCl
Benzoyl chloride is a typical acyl chloride.
Benzoyl Chloride reacts with alcohols to give the corresponding esters.
Similarly, Benzoyl Chloride reacts with amines to give the amide.
Benzoyl Chloride undergoes the Friedel-Crafts acylation with aromatic compounds to give the corresponding benzophenones and related derivatives.
With carbanions, Benzoyl Chloride serves again as a source of the benzoyl cation synthon, C6H5CO+.
Benzoyl peroxide, a common reagent in polymer chemistry, is produced industrially by treating benzoyl chloride with hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydroxide:
2 C6H5COCl + H2O2 + 2 NaOH → (C6H5CO)2O2 + 2 NaCl + 2 H2O
MODIFIED BENZOYL CHLORIDES:
Many substituted derivatives of benzoyl chloride are known.
4-Nitrobenzoyl chloride is a precursor to the anesthetic procaine.
One example is 4-chlorobenzoyl chloride, a precursor to 4-chloro-4'-hydroxybenzophenone, which is used to make high performance polymers.
PROPERTIES OF BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
The physical and chemical properties of benzoyl properties are discussed below.
*Physical Properties
Benzoyl Chloride has a strong pungent smell and is a light shade of yellow.
Benzoyl Chloride appears as a colorless fuming liquid.
The melting point of benzoyl chloride is -1°C.
Benzoyl Chloride's boiling point is 197.2°C.
Benzoyl Chloride's density is 1.211 g/cm³.
Benzoyl Chloride is soluble in benzene, ether, chloroform, and carbon disulfide.
*Chemical Properties
Benzoyl Chloride interacts with alcohol to produce the appropriate esters.
C6H5COCl + C2H5OH ⟶ C6H5COOC2H5 + HCl
Hot water and benzoyl chloride combine to form benzoic acid and hydrochloric acid.
C6H5COCl + H2O ⟶ C6H5CO2H + HCl
N-Ethyl benzamide is formed when benzoyl chloride and ethylamine combine.
C6H5COCl + C2H5NH2 ⟶ C6H5CONHC2H5 + HCl
SYNTHESIS OF BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
Benzoyl chloride can be prepared from benzoic acid by reaction with PCl₅ or SOCl₂.
Benzoyl Chloride can also be prepared from benzaldehyde by treatment with POCl₃ or SO₂Cl₂.
Benzoyl Chloride can be prepared from benzotrichloride by partial hydrolysis in the presence of H₂SO₄ or FeCl₃.
Benzoyl Chloride can also be synthesized from benzal chloride by treatment with oxygen in a radical source.
Benzoyl chloride can be reduced to benzaldehyde.
Benzoyl Chloride can be oxidized to benzoyl peroxide.
Benzoyl Chloride can be chlorinated to chlorobenzoyl chloride.
Benzoyl Chloride can be sulfonated to m-sulfobenzoic acid.
Benzoyl Chloride will undergo various reactions with organic reagents.
For example, Benzoyl Chloride will add across an unsaturated (alkene or alkyne) bond in the presence of a catalyst to give the phenylchloroketone.
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
Chemical formula: C7H5ClO
Molar mass:140.57 g·mol−1
Appearance:colorless liquid
Odor: Benzaldehyde like but more pungent
Density: 1.21 g/mL, liquid
Melting point: −1 °C (30 °F; 272 K)
Boiling point: 197.2 °C (387.0 °F; 470.3 K)
Solubility in water: reacts, forms hydrogen chloride on contact with water
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): -75.8·10−6 cm3/mol
Molecular Weight: 140.56 g/mol
XLogP3: 2.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 1
Rotatable Bond Count: 1
Exact Mass: 140.0028925 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass: 140.0028925 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area: 17.1Ų
Heavy Atom Count: 9
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 106
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
CAS number: 98-88-4
EC index number: 607-012-00-0
EC number: 202-710-8
Hill Formula: C₇H₅Cl O
Chemical formula: C₆H₅COCl
Molar Mass: 140.57 g/mol
HS Code: 2916 32 00
Boiling point: 197.2 °C (1013 hPa)
Density: 1.210 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit: 2.5 - 27 %(V)
Flash point: 72 °C
Ignition temperature: 600 °C
Melting Point: -0.6 °C
pH value: 2 (1 g/l, H₂O)
Vapor pressure: 0.5 hPa (20 °C)
Physical state: clear, liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: pungent
Melting point/freezing point:
Melting point/range: -1 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 198 °C
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits:
Upper explosion limit: 27 %(V)
Lower explosion limit: 2,5 %(V)
Flash point: 72 °C - closed cup
Autoignition temperature: 600 °C at 1.013 hPa
Decomposition temperature: No data available
pH: 2 at 1 g/l(External MSDS)
Viscosity
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Water solubility: 2 g/l
Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water: No data available
Vapor pressure: 1 hPa at 32 °C
Density: 1,211 g/mL at 25 °C
Relative density: 1,21 at 20 °C
Relative vapor density: 4,85 - (Air = 1.0)
Particle characteristics: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: none
Other safety information:
Relative vapor 4,85 - (Air = 1.0)
Chemical Formula: C7H5ClO
Molar Mass/ Molecular Weight: 140.57 grams/mol
Density: 1.21grams/cm3
Melting Point: −1 °C (272 K)
Boiling Point: 197.2 °C (470.3 K)
Appearance: colourless liquid
Boiling point: 387°F
Molecular weight: 140.57
Freezing point/melting point: 30.2°F
Vapor pressure: 0.4 mmHg
Flash point: 162°F
Vapor density: 4.88
Specific gravity: 1.211
Ionization potential:
Lower explosive limit (LEL): 1.2%
Upper explosive limit (UEL): 4.9%
NFPA health rating: 3
NFPA fire rating: 2
NFPA reactivity rating: 2
Boiling Point/Range: 197 °C (1.013 hPa)
Color: Colorless to Yellowish
Density: 1.21 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flashpoint: 93 °C
Form: Liquid
Grade: Chemical Synthesis
Incompatible Materials: Metals, Strong bases, Water, Alcohols, Amines
Lower Explosion Limit: 2.5 %(V)
Melting Point/Range: -1 °C
Partition Coefficient: No data available
Purity Percentage: 99.00
Purity Details: >=99.00%
Solubility in Water: Decomposes in contact with water.
Upper Explosion Limit: 27 %(V)
Vapor Pressure: 0.84 hPa (25 °C)
Viscosity: No data available
pH-Value: No data available
Product Line: Purum
Storage Temperature: Ambient
CAS number: 98-88-4
EC index number: 607-012-00-0
EC number: 202-710-8
Hill Formula: C₇H₅ClO
Chemical formula: C₆H₅COCl
Molar Mass: 140.57 g/mol
HS Code: 2916 32 20
Boiling point: 197.2 °C (1013 hPa)
Density: 1.210 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Explosion limit: 2.5 - 27 %(V)
Flash point: 72 °C
Ignition temperature: 600 °C
Melting Point: -0.6 °C
pH value: 2 (1 g/l, H₂O)
Vapor pressure: 0.5 hPa (20 °C)
Linear Formula:C6H5COCl
CAS Number:98-88-4
Molecular Weight:140.57
Beilstein:471389
EC Number:202-710-8
MDL number:MFCD00000653
UNSPSC Code:12352100
PubChem Substance ID:24855444
NACRES:NA.21
CAS number: 98-88-4
EC index number: 607-012-00-0
EC number: 202-710-8
Hill Formula: C₇H₅ClO
Chemical formula: C₆H₅COCl
Molar Mass: 140.57 g/mol
HS Code: 2916 32 00
Boiling point: 197.2 °C (1013 hPa)
Density: 1.21 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Explosion limit: 2.5 - 27 %(V)
Flash point: 93 °C
Ignition temperature: 600 °C
Melting Point: -0.6 °C
pH value: 2 (1 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure: 0.5 hPa (20 °C)
Refractive Index: 1.5537 (20 °C, 589 nm)
Solubility: (20 °C) (decomposition)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight:C7H5ClO = 140.57
Physical State (20 deg.C):Liquid
Storage Temperature:
Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place, <15°C)
Store Under Inert Gas:Store under inert gas
Condition to Avoid:Moisture Sensitive
CAS RN:98-88-4
Reaxys Registry Number:471389
PubChem Substance ID:87563304
SDBS (AIST Spectral DB):668
Merck Index (14):1112
MDL Number:MFCD00000653
Empirical formula:C7H5ClO
Molar mass (M):140.57 g/mol
Density (D):1.21 g/cm³
Boiling point (bp):197.2 °C
Flash point (flp):72 °C
Melting point (mp):-1 °C
CAS No.: 98-88-4
EG-Nr.: 202-710-8
UN-Nr.: 1736
Name: Benzoyl chloride
IUPAC: Benzenecarbonyl chloride
CAS: 98‑88‑4
EC / EINECS number: 202‑710‑8
UN Number: UN 1736
Molecular formula: C₇H₅ClO
Molecular weight: 140.57 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless fuming liquid with pungent odor
Odor description: Benzaldehyde-like but more pungent
Density: ~1.21 g/cm³ at 20–25 °C
Melting point: ≈ −1 °C
Boiling point: ≈ 197 °C
Flash point: 72 °C (closed cup)
Vapor pressure: ~1 mmHg at 32 °C; 0.5 hPa at 20 °C
Vapor density: ~4.9 (vs air)
Autoignition temperature: ~600 °C (per Merck) to 1056 °F (~568 °C)
Explosion limits: 2.5–27 % (v/v)
Reactivity with water: Hydrolyzes to benzoic acid + HCl; fuming, corrosive reaction
Boiling point: 387°F
Molecular weight: 140.57
Freezing point/melting point: 30.2°F
Vapor pressure: 0.4 mmHg
Flash point: 162°F
Vapor density: 4.88
Specific gravity: 1.211
Ionization potential:
Lower explosive limit (LEL): 1.2%
Upper explosive limit (UEL): 4.9%
NFPA health rating: 3
NFPA fire rating: 2
NFPA reactivity rating: 2
NFPA special instruction: W: Reacts violently or explosively with water
FIRST AID MEASURES of BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
-Description of first-aid measures:
*General advice:
First aiders need to protect themselves.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
Immediately call in physician.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
Call a physician immediately.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Call a physician immediately.
Do not attempt to neutralise.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
-Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
*Advice for non-emergency personnel:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
-Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
Foam Water
-Advice for firefighters:
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus.
Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
-Further information:
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Tightly fitting safety goggles
*Skin protection:
Full contact:
Material: Viton
Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Splash contact:
Material: Chloroprene
Minimum layer thickness: 0,65 mm
Break through time: 30 min
*Body Protection:
Acid-resistant protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter type ABEK
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
-Precautions for safe handling:
*Advice on safe handling:
Work under hood.
*Advice on protection against fire and explosion:
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
*Hygiene measures:
Immediately change contaminated clothing.
Apply preventive skin protection.
Wash hands and face after working with substance.
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Keep in a well-ventilated place.
Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
Store under inert gas.
Moisture sensitive.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of BENZOYL CHLORIDE:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .