BENZOYL CHLORIDE AR

BENZOYL CHLORIDE AR

Product code: RXSOL-60-6604-001

BENZOYL CHLORIDE AR

Benzoyl chloride, also known as benzenecarbonyl chloride, is an organochlorine compound with the formula CHClO. It is a colourless, fuming liquid with an irritating odour.

Application

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.

Dosage

Benzyl chloride also reacts readily with metallic magnesium to produce a Grignard reagent.