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CAS 76-83-5 — Chlorotriphenylmethane (Trityl chloride)

Chlorotriphenylmethane, also known as trityl chloride, is a reactive organic compound used primarily as a protecting group in organic synthesis, especially in peptide and nucleic acid chemistry. It is a white to pale yellow solid with a molecular formula of (C6H5)3CCl, a molecular weight of 278.78 g/mol, and is stable at ambient temperatures. It is classified as a hazardous substance with a signal word of Danger. Molekula supplies trityl chloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.