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Trichloroacetic acid, ACS, 99% min, Thermo Scientific™
Description
Protein precipitation reagentTrichloroacetic acid is used as a precipitating agent in biochemistry for precipitation of proteins, DNA and RNA. It is an active ingredient used in cosmetic treatments like chemical peels, tattoo removal and the treatment of warts including genital warts. It is also used to determine protein concentration and as a decalcifier and fixative in microscopy.
This Thermo Scientific 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.
Specifications
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| 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 |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Density | 1.629 g/mL |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Grade | ACS |
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Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
P201-P202-P260-P264b-P271-P281-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
H314-H335-H351
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; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only