Description
Benzenecarbonyl chloride; Benzoic acid chloride; alpha-Chloroenzaldehyde
| CAS | 98-88-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H5COCI |
| Molecular Weight | 140.57 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear Colorless |
| Odour | Penetrating odor | pH Value | 2 at 1 g/l |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -1 °C | Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 600°C |
| Flash Point [°C] | 72 °C | Boiling Point [°C] | 198 °C |
| Vapour Pressure Mm/Hg | 1 mm Hg @ 320C | Vapour Density | 4.88 |
| Density [g/cm3] | 1.211 | Solubility in Water [% weight] | Decomposes by water |
| Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 4.90% | Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 1.20% |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A Clear colorless liquid. | Assay | Min 98% |
| Weight/ Ml at 20°C | About 1.21 g | Non Volatile Matter | Max 0.05% |
| Phosphorous Compounds (P) | Max 0.01% | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1736 | DG Class | 8 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS05, GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H302-H312-H314-H317-H332 |
| Precaution Statement | P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310 |















