Thiobarbituric acid (TBA) reaction has been used to detect lipid oxidation. When lipids are oxidized, malonaldehyde is formed. TBA reacts with malonaldehyde in hot acid to form a red complex of malonaldehyde:TBA (1:2). Used to quantitate lipopolysaccharides, carrageenan, and sialic acids; used…

Trichloroacetic acid is an acetic acid analogue commonly used to precipitate proteins, DNA and RNA. In the presence of SDS Trichloroacetic acid will precipitate proteins which can then be quantified by the Lowry method. The compound has also found uses as a decalcifier and fixative in microscopy,…

Trichloroacetic Acid Reagent, CAS 76-03-9. Trichloroacetic Acid is a chemical compound created from acetic acid. Trichloroacetic Acid has a chemical formula is CCl3COOH or C2HCl3O2 and is often abbreviated as TCA. TCA appears as a colorless to white crystalline solid, with a pungent odor.…