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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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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
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 |
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Safety and Handling
- Trichloroacetic acid
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Trichloroacetic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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