Term Name: | benzoyl chloride |
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Synonyms: | alpha-chlorobenzaldehyde, benzenecarbonyl chloride, benzoic acid chloride, benzoyl chloride |
Definition: | An acyl chloride consisting of benzene in which a hydrogen is replaced by an acyl chloride group. It is an important chemical intermediate for the manufacture of other chemicals, dyes, perfumes, herbicides and pharmaceuticals. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:82275] ( EBI ) |