Trichloroacetic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Protein precipitation reagent Trichloroacetic acid is used as a precipitating agent in biochemistry for precipitation of proteins, DNA and RNA. It is an active ingredient used for cosmetic treatments like chemical peels, tattoo removal and the treatment of warts including genital warts. It is also used to determine protein concentration and a decalcifier and fixative in microscopy.

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Applications
Protein precipitation reagent Trichloroacetic acid is used as a precipitating agent in biochemistry for precipitation of proteins, DNA and RNA. It is an active ingredient used for cosmetic treatments like chemical peels, tattoo removal and the treatment of warts including genital warts. It is also used to determine protein concentration and a decalcifier and fixative in microscopy.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, ethyl ether, benzene, acetone, o-xylene and carbon tetrachloride.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Hygroscopic. Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and amines.

Specifications

• pH: <1
• Melting Point: 54°C to 58°C
• Boiling Point: 196°C
• UN Number: UN1839
• Beilstein: 970119
• Merck Index: 14,9627
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,ethyl ether,benzene,acetone,o-xylene and carbon tetrachloride.
• Formula Weight: 163.39
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Density: 1.629
• Quantity: 250 g
• Odor: Acrid
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Trichloroacetic acid

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