Dichloroacetic acid PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Linear Formula:  C2H2Cl2O2
Molecular Weight:  128.94 g/mol
CAS Number: 79-43-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.19 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Soluble
Assay Purity >=98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.466 (lit.)
B pt. 194 °C (lit.)
M pt. 9-11 °C (lit.)
Density 1.563 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H290,H311,H314,H351,H360FD,H362,H373,H400
Precautionary Statement  P263 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29154030
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number 1764

Description

Application
Chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. Analytical and laboratory reagent. Pharmaceutical and metabolic research. Used in dermatology preparations for chemical skin treatments (topical use).

Purpose
Acts as a reagent in chemical reactions. Used to modify or synthesize organic compounds. Investigated for effects on cellular metabolism and mitochondrial function in research. Helps in controlled chemical peeling and removal of skin lesions in dermatolog

General Description
Dichloroacetic acid (DCA) is a colorless corrosive organic compound belonging to the group of chlorinated acetic acids. It is commonly used in chemical synthesis analytical laboratories and some pharmaceutical research applications.