Compound Q&A
What is Benzoyl Chloride (CAS: 98-88-4)?
Answer
Benzoyl chloride is an organic chemical compound with the formula C6H5COCl. It is a colorless liquid with a sharp, acrid odor. This compound is highly reactive and soluble in organic solvents. It is commonly used as an acylating agent in chemical synthesis due to its ability to introduce acyl groups into organic molecules.
About
CAS No
98-88-4
English Name
Benzoyl Chloride
Molecular Formula
C7H5ClO
Molecular Weight
140.569 g/mol
SMILES
ClC(=O)c1ccccc1
InChIKey
PASDCCFISLVPSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
