Phthaloyl Chloride

Name:
Phthaloyl Chloride
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	phthaloyl dichloride; phthalyl chloride
M Formula:	C6H4(COCl)2
Properties:
Colorless, oily liquid. Mp 16C, bp 277C, refr index 1.568 (20C). Decomposed by water or alcohol; soluble in ether. Combustible.
Derivation:
By the action of phosphorus pentachloride on phthalic anhydride.
Hazard:
Irritating by inhalation and skin contact.
Use:
Chemical intermediate, especially for plasticizers and resins; laboratory reagent.

See Isophthaloyl Chloride.