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Trichloroacetic acid
Trichloroacetic acid is a strong organic acid used in chemical synthesis, protein precipitation, and as a reagent in laboratory and industrial processes. It appears as a white crystalline solid and is highly corrosive. CAS: 76-03-9, Molecular formula: C2HCl3O2, Molecular weight: 163.39 g/mol, Storage: 2 to 8 °C, Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Trichloroacetic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
Trichloroacetic acid is a strong organic acid used in chemical synthesis, protein precipitation, and as a reagent in laboratory and industrial processes. It appears as a white crystalline solid and is highly corrosive. CAS: 76-03-9, Molecular formula: C2HCl3O2, Molecular weight: 163.39 g/mol, Storage: 2 to 8 °C, Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Trichloroacetic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystal |
| Heavy metals | 0.0005% max |
| Fe | 0.0005% max |
| Sulfate | 0.1% max |
| Assay | 99% min |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.1% max |
| Phosphate | 0.001% max |
| Nitrate | 0.001% max |
| Cl | 0.005% max |
| Crystallisation point | 56 - 58 Deg C |
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 | 76-03-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C2HCl3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 163.39 |
| EC / UN Number | 1839 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| Tariff Code | 29154000 |
Safety & GHS
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Compressed Gas
GHS04
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Toxic
GHS06
Hazard statements
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- 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
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
For research and industrial use only
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