Benzoyl chloride by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as benzenecarbonyl chloride, this is an organochlorine compound. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid which reacts with water. It has a melting point of 1 C and a boiling point of 197.2 C. While this reagent is stable under general conditions, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Benzoyl chloride can be prepared from benzotrichloride with either water or benzoic acid. CAS No.: 98-88-4 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C6H5COCl Molecular weight: 140.57 Assay: minimum 98 %Benzoyl chloride has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent is involved in the organic synthesis of a variety of intermediates. It is employed for the production of peroxides but is generally useful in other areas such the preparation of dyes, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and resins. Benzoyl chloride can be used in the synthesis of N,N-diethylbenzamide via the condensation with diethylamine. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.