Benzoyl chloride, also known as benzene carbonyl chloride, is an organochlorine compound with chemical formula C6H5COCl. It is a colourless, fuming liquid, with an irritating odor. It is primarily used in the production of peroxides. It is also generally useful in other areas. For instance, benzoyl chloride is employed in the preparation of dyes, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, and resins. Benzoyl chloride is produced from benzo trichloride using either water or benzoic acid. Akin to other acyl chlorides, it can be generated from the parent acid and other chlorinating agents, phosphorus or thionyl chloride.
Rise in demand for benzoyl chloride in the pharmaceuticals industry is propelling the benzoyl chloride market. Increase in usage of benzoyl chloride to prepare dye intermediates is also augmenting the benzoyl chloride market. On the other hand, its hazardous effects such as emission of highly poisonous gases such as phosgene make it a highly restricted chemical. It also needs to be handled with utmost safety. These factors are hampering the benzoyl chloride market. Exposure to benzoyl chloride benzoyl can lead to various human health hazards such as irritation to eyes, throat infections, and breathing problems. This is also adversely affecting the benzoyl chloride market.
Based on grade type, the benzoyl chloride market can be segmented into qualified grade, excellent grade, and others.
In terms of application, the benzoyl chloride market can be divided into benzoyl compounds, dyes intermediates, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and others.Based on geography, the benzoyl chloride market can be segregated into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. In terms of consumption, Asia Pacific accounts for significant share of the benzoyl chloride market owing to the rise in demand from pharmaceutical and agrochemicals industries