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Trichloroacetic acid

Synonym(s):

TCA

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Linear Formula:
Cl3CCOOH
CAS Number:
76-03-9
Molecular Weight:
163.39
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
970119
MDL number:
MFCD00004177
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vapor density

<1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 51 °C)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

IVD

for in vitro diagnostic use

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.62 (lit.)

bp

196 °C (lit.)

mp

54-58 °C (lit.)

density

1.62 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC(=O)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/C2HCl3O2/c3-2(4,5)1(6)7/h(H,6,7)

InChI key

YNJBWRMUSHSURL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

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Traditionally used to precipitate protein. Has been used to determine protein concentration by quantitative precipitation. Used as decalcifier and fixative in microscopy.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Information

危险化学品
农药列管产品

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Lot/Batch Number
331104/1
3085X

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
36612-1G-R04061831825978