Perchloric acid PurTrace for Trace analysis 65.0-71.0%

PurTrace


Synonym:  PCA
Linear Formula:  HClO4
Molecular Weight:  100.46 g/mol
CAS Number: 7601-90-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 9.1 hPa (25 °C)
Water Solubility water: miscible (completely)
Assay Purity 65-71%
B pt. ca.203 °C/at 1.013 hPa
M pt. -18°C
Density 1.664 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Form liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H271,H290,H302,H314,H373
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P314
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28112990
Flash point 104°F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 5.1A - Strongly oxidizing hazardous materials
UN Number 1873

Description

Application
Perchloric acid is applied in chemical analysis as an etchant in electroplating and as a strong oxidizing agent in organic synthesis and explosives testing.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is serving as one of the strongest known acids for protonation reactions pH adjustment and acting as a non-coordinating anion source in catalysis due to the weakly coordinating perchlorate ion.

General Description
HClO4 or perchloric acid is a colorless odorless inorganic superacid with the chemical formula HClO4 existing as an unstable oily liquid in anhydrous form or typically as a stable 72.5% aqueous solution.