Benzoyl chloride

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Benzoyl chloride, also known as benzenecarbonyl chloride, is an organochlorine compound with the formula C6H5COCl. It is a colourless, fuming liquid with an irritating odour, and consists of a phenyl ring (C6H5) with an acyl chloride (−C(=O)Cl) substituent. It is mainly useful for the production of organic peroxides but is also used in other areas such as in the preparation of dyes, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and resins.

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