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Trichloroacetic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAA1115630
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Protein precipitation reagent Trichloroacetic acid is used as a precipitating agent in biochemistry for precipitation of proteins, DNA and RNA. It is an active ingredient used for cosmetic treatments like chemical peels, tattoo removal and the treatment of warts including genital warts. It is also used to determine protein concentration and a decalcifier and fixative in microscopy.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Protein precipitation reagent Trichloroacetic acid is used as a precipitating agent in biochemistry for precipitation of proteins, DNA and RNA. It is an active ingredient used for cosmetic treatments like chemical peels, tattoo removal and the treatment of warts including genital warts. It is also used to determine protein concentration and a decalcifier and fixative in microscopy.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, ethyl ether, benzene, acetone, o-xylene and carbon tetrachloride.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Hygroscopic. Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and amines.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 76-03-9
Molecular Formula C2HCl3O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 163.378
MDL Number MFCD00004177
InChI Key YNJBWRMUSHSURL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym trichloroacetic acid, trichloroethanoic acid, aceto-caustin, trichloroacetic acid, acetic acid, trichloro, trichloressigsaeure, konesta, acide trichloracetique, acido tricloroacetico, amchem grass killer
PubChem CID 6421
ChEBI CHEBI:30956
IUPAC Name 2,2,2-trichloroacetic acid
SMILES C(=O)(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)O

Specifications

pH <1
Melting Point 54°C to 58°C
Boiling Point 196°C
UN Number UN1839
Beilstein 970119
Merck Index 14,9627
Solubility Information Soluble in water,alcohol,ethyl ether,benzene,acetone,o-xylene and carbon tetrachloride.
Formula Weight 163.39
Percent Purity 99%
Density 1.629
Quantity 250 g
Odor Acrid
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Chemical Name or Material Trichloroacetic acid
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Hazard Category H314-H335-H351
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P260-P264b-P271-P281-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
EINECSNumber 200-927-2
RTECSNumber AJ7875000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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