Trichloroacetic acid, PurReagent, >=99.0%

PurReagent


Synonym:  TCA
Linear Formula:  C2HCl3O2
Molecular Weight:  163.38 g/mol
CAS Number: 76-03-9

Properties

Vapour pressure 1 mm Hg ( 51°C)
Water Solubility 120 g/100 mL (20ºC)
Autoignition temp. 711°C
Assay Purity >=99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.62
B pt. 196°C
M pt. 54-58°C
Density 1.62 g/mL at 25°C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H314-H335-H410
Precautionary Statement  P260-P271-P273-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28459090
Flash point 196°C
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number 2564

Description

Application
It is used in chemical synthesis protein precipitation in laboratories and in dermatology for chemical peels and wart removal.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to denature proteins remove damaged skin layers and act as a reagent in analytical and organic chemistry processes.

General Description
Trichloroacetic acid is a strong organic acid (CCl3COOH) that appears as a colorless crystalline solid and is highly corrosive.