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Description

Trichloroacetic acid

Used to precipitate DNA and proteins out of solution. (Also known as TCA)

Technical Information:

  • MF: C2HCl3O2
  • CAS: 76-03-9
  • MW: 163.39
  • ACS Grade
  • Purity: 99.0%
  • Storage: RT
  • Regulated Substance
  • Hazard: Corrosive Solid, Class 8
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  • Properties

    Shelf life

    2 year

    Storage Temperature

    2-8°C

    RTECS #

    AJ7875000

    European Com.#

    200-927-5

    Purity

    >99%

    Appearance color

    Clear

    Appearance form

    Liquid

    Molecular Formula

    C2HCl3O2

    Molecular Weight

    163.39 g/mol

    Solubility (@ RT)

    Soluble in water (1200 mg/ml at 20 °C), alcohol, ether, ethanol (very soluble), and carbon tetrachloride.