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T6399

Sigma-Aldrich

Trichloroacetic acid

ACS reagent, ≥99.0%

Synonym(s):

TCA

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Linear Formula:
Cl3CCOOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
163.39
Beilstein:
970119
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

ACS reagent

Quality Level

vapor density

<1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 51 °C)

Assay

≥99.0%

impurities

Substances darkened by sulfuric acid, passes test
≤0.01% insoluble matter

ign. residue

≤0.03%

refractive index

n20/D 1.62 (lit.)

bp

196 °C (lit.)

mp

54-58 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 1 g/10 mL

density

1.62 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.002%
nitrate (NO3-): ≤0.002%
phosphate (PO43-): ≤5 ppm
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.02%

cation traces

Fe: ≤0.001%
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤0.002%

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC(=O)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/C2HCl3O2/c3-2(4,5)1(6)7/h(H,6,7)

InChI key

YNJBWRMUSHSURL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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.
Traditionally used to precipitate protein. Has been used to determine protein concentration by quantitative precipitation. Used as decalcifier and fixative in microscopy.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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