Molekula
Chlorotriphenylmethane (Trityl chloride)
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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.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — $78.30 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off-white crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 109 - 112 ℃ |
| Assay | ≥98.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 22303758 |
| CAS Number | 76-83-5 |
| Molecular Formula | (C6H5)3CCl |
| Molecular Weight | 278.78 |
| SMILES | ClC(C=1C=CC=CC1)(C=2C=CC=CC2)C=3C=CC=CC3 |
| UN Number | UN3261 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29039980 |
| Tariff Code | 2903998090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing 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
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chlorotriphenylmethane (Trityl chloride) used for?
It is primarily used as a protecting group in organic synthesis, especially in nucleic acid and peptide chemistry, and as a reagent for introducing trityl groups.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Trityl chloride?
The formula is (C6H5)3CCl with a molecular weight of 278.78 g/mol.
How should Chlorotriphenylmethane be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of Trityl chloride does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Trityl chloride in high-purity grade suitable for laboratory and synthetic applications.
Can Molekula supply Trityl chloride in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply Trityl chloride in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for volume pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a purchase of Trityl chloride?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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