Trichloroacetic Acid
Application Notes
Trichloroacetic acid is used in protein precipitation; has been used to determine protein concentration by quantitative precipitation. Used as a decalcifier and fixative in microscopy. A protocol for the precipitation of nucleic acids can be found in Molecular Cloning.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
| SKU | 02152592-CF |
| Alternate Names | Trichloroethanoic Acid; TCA; Aceto-caustin; Acide trichloracetique; Acido tricloroacetico; Dow sodium inhibited; Konesta; Trichloressigsaeure; Varitox |
| Application Notes | Trichloroacetic acid is used in protein precipitation; has been used to determine protein concentration by quantitative precipitation. Used as a decalcifier and fixative in microscopy. A protocol for the precipitation of nucleic acids can be found in Molecular Cloning. |
| Base Catalog Number | 152592 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 970119 |
| Boiling Point | 385 to 387° F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992) |
| CAS # | 76-03-9 |
| Density | 1.62 at 77° F (NTP, 1992) |
| EC Number | 200-927-2 |
| Flash Point | >230° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Format | Powder |
| Grade | ACS grade |
| Hazard Statements | H314-H410 |
| Melting Point | 135 to 136° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Formula | C2HCl3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 163.378 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type , Gloves, respirator cartridge , respirator filter |
| pH | 1.2 (0.1 M aq soln) |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.62(Lit.) |
| RTECS Number | AJ7875000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS05, GHS09 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water; very soluble in ethanol or ether. |
| Storage | Room Temperature (15-30 °C) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Density | 5.6 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm Hg at 123.8° F ; 5 mm Hg at 168.8° F (NTP, 1992) |