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T4885

Sigma-Aldrich

Trichloroacetic acid

≥99.0% (titration)

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Synonym(s):
TCA
Linear Formula:
Cl3CCOOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
163.39
Beilstein:
970119
EC Number:
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

vapor density

<1 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 51 °C)

Assay

≥99.0% (titration)

refractive index

n20/D 1.62 (lit.)

bp

196 °C (lit.)

mp

54-58 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 1 g/10 mL

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

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Application

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) can be used as a catalyst to synthesize:
  • β-enaminones via condensation reaction of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds and amines.
  • 6-amino-3-methyl-1,4-diphenyl-1,4-dihydropyrano[2,3-c]pyrazole-5-carbonitrile derivatives via four-component condensation reaction of ethyl acetoacetate, phenylhydrazine, malononitrile, and aromatic aldehydes.
  • Tetrahydrobenzo[a]xanthen-11-ones by three-component reaction of aldehydes, 2-naphthol and dimedone.

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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CorrosionEnvironment

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A

Storage Class Code

8B - Non-combustible, corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

> 113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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Efficient, one-pot synthesis of tetrahydrobenzo [a] xanthen-11-ones and dibenzo [a, j] xanthenes using trichloroacetic acid as a solid heterogeneous catalyst under solvent-free conditions
Jaber ZK, et al.
E-Journal of Chemistry, 8(4), 1895-1899 (2011)
Efficient Synthesis of β-Enaminones and β-Enamino Esters Using Tris (Hydrogensulfato) Boron or Trichloroacetic Acid as Catalysts
Karimi-Jaberi Z and Takmilifard Z
European Chemical Bulletin, 2, 211-213 (2013)
Expeditious, four-component synthesis of 1, 4-dihydropyrano [2, 3-c] pyrazole derivatives catalyzed by trichloroacetic acid or ceric sulfate
Jaberi ZK, et al.
Acta Chimica Slovenica, 60(1), 105-108 (2013)
Alan Mortensen et al.
Biomarkers : biochemical indicators of exposure, response, and susceptibility to chemicals, 18(1), 55-62 (2012-10-17)
The ratio of the nitric oxide synthase (NOS) cofactor tetrahydrobiopterin (BH(4)) to its oxidized form dihydrobiopterin (BH(2)) has been suggested as an index of endothelial dysfunction. Consequently, much effort has been put into preserving the in vivo equilibrium between these
Ying Wang et al.
Diabetes, 63(8), 2643-2655 (2014-03-13)
After diabetes, the heart has a singular reliance on fatty acid (FA) for energy production, which is achieved by increased coronary lipoprotein lipase (LPL) that breaks down circulating triglycerides. Coronary LPL originates from cardiomyocytes, and to translocate to the vascular

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