Trichloroacetic acid, 99%

CAS: 76-03-9

Ref. 02-A11156

Product Information

• Name: Trichloroacetic acid, 99%
• Synonyms: trichloroacetic acid caswell no. 870 aceto-caustin trichloroacetic acid preparation tcaa - trichloroacetic acid acide trichloracetique TCA trichloracetique, acide trichloroacetic acid (substance) epa pesticide chemical code 081002, 2,2,2-Trichloroacetic acid, Acetic acid, 2,2,2-trichloro-, Acetic acid, trichloro-, Aceto-Caustin, Acide trichloroacetique, Acido Tricloroacetico, Amchem Grass Killer, Fpia Precipitation, Nsc 215204, Nsc 77363, TCA, TCA (acid), TKhU, TKhUK, Trichloracetic acid, Trichloressigsaeure, Trichloressigsaure, Trichloroacetate, Trichloroacetic acid solution, Trichloroethanoic acid
• CAS: 76-03-9

Description

Protein precipitation reagent Trichloroacetic acid is used as a precipitating agent in biochemistry for precipitation of proteins, DNA and RNA. It is an active ingredient used for cosmetic treatments like chemical peels, tattoo removal and the treatment of warts including genital warts. It is also used to determine protein concentration and a decalcifier and fixative in microscopy. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 163.38
• Formula: C₂HCl₃O₂
• Purity: 99%
• Color/Form: Crystalline powder or solid, White to pale yellow
• InChI: InChI=1S/C2HCl3O2/c3-2(4,5)1(6)7/h(H,6,7)
• InChI key: YNJBWRMUSHSURL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl