Synonyms: TCA
CAS Number: 76-03-9
Formula: C2HCl3O2
Formula Weight: 163.39
Linear Formula: Cl3CCOOH
MDL No.: MFCD00004177
Purity: >=99.0%
Boiling Point: 196 C(lit.)
Melting Point: 54-58 C (lit.)
Density: 1.62 g/mL at 25 C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.62(lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Beilstein Registry Number: 970119
EC Number: 200-927-2
UNSPSC Code: 12352100
Application: . Trichloroacetic acid has been used for the precipitation of sLRP (soluble circulating low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein-1) isolated from plasma. . It has been used for the extraction of ascorbic acid from plant samples. It has also been used for the preparation of ascorbate standards for ascorbate assay. . It has been used for the precipitation of IMAC (immobilized metal ion affinity chromatography)-isolated phosphoproteins.
Application: Traditionally used to precipitate protein. Has been used to determine protein concentration by quantitative precipitation. Used as decalcifier and fixative in microscopy.
RTECS: AJ7875000
RIDADR: UN 1839 8 / PGII
WGK Germany: 2
Flash Point(F): >235.4 F
Flash Point(C): >113 C
R Codes: 35-50/53
S Codes: 26-36/37/39-45-60-61
IOD Codes: C,N
Symbol: GHS05, GHS07, GHS09
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H314-H335-H410
Precautionary statements: P260-P280-P303 + P361 + P353-P304 + P340 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338