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Organic Chemicals

Benzoyl Chloride Extra Pure

RA000167 CAS 98-88-4 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA000167
CAS number
98-88-4
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
C6H5COCl
Molecular weight
140.57

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour density 4.88 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.211 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Decomposes by water —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 4.90 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.20 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Penetrating odor —
pH value 2 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -1 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 600 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 72 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 198 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mmHg mmHg

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A Clear colorless liquid. — —
Purity Min 98 % % GC
Weight/ mL (20 °C) Approx. 1.21 g g —
Non-volatile matter Max 0.05 % % —
Phosphorous compounds (P) Max 0.01 % % —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000167-PK-25L
500 mL RA000167-PK-500ML
200 L RA000167-PK-200L
2.5 L RA000167-PK-2.5L