Trichloroacetic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

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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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only