Agent Name |
Benzoyl chloride |
Alternative Name |
Benzoic acid chloride |
CAS Number |
98-88-4 |
Formula |
C7-H5-Cl-O |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
alpha-Chlorobenzaldehyde; Benzenecarbonyl chloride; Benzoic acid, chloride; Benzoyl chloride; [ChemFinder] UN1736 |
Category |
Acid Halides |
Description |
Colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in chemical production; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A lachrymator; High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
Reference Link |
HSDB |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
Ceiling (ACGIH) |
0.5 ppm |
Vapor Pressure |
0.4 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 1,870 mg/m3/2h |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 68 deg C; |
Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Probable Carcinogen |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BENZOYL CHLORIDE
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