You are on page 1of 2

Structure Definition

Benzoyl Chloride
Benzoyl chloride, also known
as benzenecarbonyl chloride,
is an organochlorine
compound with the formula
C6H5COCl. It is a colourless,
fuming liquid with an
IUPAC NAME: irritating odour. It is mainly
useful for the production
Benzoyl Chloride of peroxides but is generally
useful in other areas such as
in the production
of dyes, perfumes,
pharmaceuticals, and resins.

You might also like