Term Name:	benzoyl chloride
Synonyms:	alpha-chlorobenzaldehyde, benzenecarbonyl chloride, benzoic acid chloride, benzoyl chloride
Definition:	An acyl chloride consisting of benzene in which a hydrogen is replaced by an acyl chloride group. It is an important chemical intermediate for the manufacture of other chemicals, dyes, perfumes, herbicides and pharmaceuticals.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:82275]  ( EBI )