Benzal Chloride

Name: Benzal Chloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032541

About Benzal Chloride

Benzal Chloride is an impurity of Benzoyl Peroxide carrying the CAS registry number 98-87-3. With the molecular formula C7H6Cl2, it has a molar mass of 161.03 g/mol. The IUPAC name is dichloromethylbenzene. Alternative names: Benzylidene chloride and alpha,alpha-Dichlorotoluene.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 6 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a characterised impurity of Benzoyl Peroxide, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Benzoyl Peroxide

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Benzoyl Peroxide.

Benzoyl Peroxide impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzal Chloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-032541
CAS Number	98-87-3
IUPAC name	dichloromethylbenzene
Molecular formula	C₇H₆Cl₂
Molecular weight	161.03 g/mol
Exact mass	159.9847
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	CAHQGWAXKLQREW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(Cl)Cl
PubChem CID	7411

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
Synonyms	Benzylidene chloride, alpha,alpha-Dichlorotoluene, Benzyl dichloride, Dichlorophenylmethane, Benzene, (dichloromethyl)-, Benzylene chloride, Chlorobenzal, Chlorure de benzylidene, Cloruro de bencilideno, Toluene, alpha,alpha-dichloro-, a,a-dichlorotoluene, Benzylidene dichloride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H331Toxic if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H351Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, 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 Benzal Chloride?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzal Chloride is 98-87-3. It is also known as Benzylidene chloride, alpha,alpha-Dichlorotoluene, Benzyl dichloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzal Chloride?

Benzal Chloride has the molecular formula C7H6Cl2 and a molecular weight of 161.03 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is dichloromethylbenzene.

What is Benzal Chloride used for?

Benzal Chloride is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Benzoyl Peroxide. 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 Benzal Chloride can I order?

We supply Benzal Chloride in Reference Standard grade, 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 Benzal Chloride?

Yes. Every lot of Benzal 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 Benzal Chloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzal 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.