p-Toluoyl Chloride PurCert Secondary Working Standard [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Linear Formula:  C8H7ClO
Molecular Weight:  154.59 g/mol
CAS Number: 874-60-2

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.55 mmHg ( 20°C)
Explosion limit 1.6 %, 117 °F
Assay Purity >=95 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.553
B pt. 225-227°C (lit.), 95-96 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
M pt. -4 to -2°C
Density 1.169g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H314,H335
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P271 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29163990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

Description

Application
It is widely used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals agrochemicals dyes perfumes and specialty chemicals through acylation reactions.

Purpose
Its purpose is to introduce the p-toluoyl (4-methylbenzoyl) functional group into organic molecules enabling the synthesis of a wide range of chemical products.

General Description
p-Toluoyl chloride is an aromatic acid chloride derived from p-toluic acid and is a reactive intermediate in organic synthesis.