Benzoyl chloride

Benzoyl chloride is the intermediate of the herbicide benzinoxone, as well as the intermediate of the insecticides benzoate and hydrazine. Benzoyl chloride has several important uses in the pharmaceutical industry: Synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs): It's a key reagent in producing various medications, particularly those containing benzoyl groups. Production of benzoic acid derivatives: These are used in many pharmaceuticals. Manufacturing of local anesthetics: Compounds like benzocaine are synthesized using benzoyl chloride. Synthesis of analgesics: Some pain relievers are produced using benzoyl chloride as a precursor. Production of antihistamines: Certain allergy medications involve benzoyl chloride in their synthesis. Synthesis of antibacterial agents: Some antibiotics use benzoyl chloride in their production process.