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Dichloroacetic acid
Dichloroacetic acid is a halogenated organic acid used in research and industrial applications, particularly in metabolic studies and chemical synthesis. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor. CAS: 79-43-6, Molecular Formula: CHCl₂COOH, Molecular Weight: 128.94 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Hazardous: Signal word Danger. Molekula supplies Dichloroacetic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
Dichloroacetic acid is a halogenated organic acid used in research and industrial applications, particularly in metabolic studies and chemical synthesis. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent odor. CAS: 79-43-6, Molecular Formula: CHCl₂COOH, Molecular Weight: 128.94 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Hazardous: Signal word Danger. Molekula supplies Dichloroacetic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear and colourless to yellow liquid |
| Water | ≤ 0.5% |
| Assay GC | ≥ 99.0% |
| Chloroacetic Acid | ≤ 1.0% |
| Trichloroacetic acid | ≤ 0.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 79-43-6 |
| Molecular Formula | CHCl2COOH |
| Molecular Weight | 128.94 |
| SMILES | O=C(O)C(Cl)Cl |
| EC / UN Number | 1764 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29154010 |
| Tariff Code | 2915400090 |
Safety & GHS
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Flammable
GHS02
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Compressed Gas
GHS04
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Toxic
GHS06
Hazard statements
- EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract
- H311 Toxic in contact with skin
- H314 (sub cat. 1A) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H351 Suspected of causing cancer
- H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child
- H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
For research and industrial use only
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Pricing & pack sizes
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is dichloroacetic acid used for?
Dichloroacetic acid is primarily used in research and industrial applications, including metabolic studies and as a reagent in organic synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of dichloroacetic acid?
The formula is CHCl2COOH with a molecular weight of 128.94 g/mol.
How should dichloroacetic acid be stored?
It should be stored at 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade of dichloroacetic acid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies dichloroacetic acid in analytical grade.
Can Molekula supply dichloroacetic acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply dichloroacetic acid in bulk quantities—please contact sales for details.
What documentation comes with a purchase of dichloroacetic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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