3-Bromobenzoyl chloride is a reactive acyl chloride intermediate widely used in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. This compound has a density of 1.662 g/mL at 25°C (lit.) and boiling point of 74-75°C at 0.5 mmHg. It is moisture-sensitive and reacts violently with water, requiring storage under inert atmosphere. The material is particularly valuable for synthesizing benzophenone derivatives and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Safety precautions are critical due to its corrosive nature (GHS Category 1B) and ability to cause severe skin/eye burns.
