3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride

About 3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride

3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride is a process intermediate or related compound of Bezafibrate carrying the CAS registry number 618-46-2. Its molecular formula is C7H4Cl2O and its molecular weight is 175.01 g/mol. It is also known as m-Chlorobenzoyl chloride or Benzoyl chloride, 3-chloro-.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Bezafibrate, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Bezafibrate

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Bezafibrate.

Bezafibrate impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-029424
CAS Number	618-46-2
IUPAC name	3-chlorobenzoyl chloride
Molecular formula	C₇H₄Cl₂O
Molecular weight	175.01 g/mol
Exact mass	173.9639
InChIKey	WHIHIKVIWVIIER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC(=C1)Cl)C(=O)Cl
PubChem CID	69252

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	m-Chlorobenzoyl chloride, Benzoyl chloride, 3-chloro-, Benzoyl chloride, m-chloro-, Benzoyl chloride, m-chloro-(8CI), M-chlorobenzoylchloride, Benzoylchloride, 3-chloro-, 3-chlorobenzoic acid chloride, Metachlorobenzoyl chloride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P319, P321, P330, P363, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride is 618-46-2. It is also known as m-Chlorobenzoyl chloride, Benzoyl chloride, 3-chloro-, Benzoyl chloride, m-chloro-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride?

3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride has the molecular formula C7H4Cl2O and a molecular weight of 175.01 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-chlorobenzoyl chloride.

What is 3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride used for?

3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Bezafibrate. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride can I order?

We supply 3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.