Cacodylic acid, sodium salt trihydrate, 98%, pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cacodylic acid, sodium salt trihydrate, CAS # 6131-99-3, is commonly used in research as a buffering agent in electron microscopy.

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General Description

• Cacodylic acid sodium salt trihydrate is one of the major methylated metabolites of ingested arsenical compounds in most animals
• In in vivo experiments using rat model, cacodylic acid sodium salt trihydrate has been shown to promote cancer formation in the kidney, bladder, thyroid gland, and liver

Applications

• Cacodylic acid sodium salt trihydrate is used in research as a buffer during the preparation and fixation of biological samples for transmission in electron microscopy
• It has been used in buffers for formulating and optimizing screens
• In chemical experiments, this compound has been used to introduce arsenic into proteins for single-wavelength anomalous diffraction phasing in crystallography techniques

Specifications

• Color: White
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂As(O)ONa·3H₂O
• Merck Index: 15, 8730
• Formula Weight: 214.03
• Percent Purity: ≥97.5%
• Grade: Pure
• Quantity: 10 g
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Physical Form: Crystals or Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Cacodylic acid, sodium salt trihydrate, 98%

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: Toxic if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Toxic if swallowed. May cause cancer.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Obtain special instructions before use. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Avoid release to the environment. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
RTECSNumber	CH7890000

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only