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Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)

CAS Number: 76-03-9

Molecular Formula: C2HCl3O2

CorrosiveCorrosive
Environmental HazardEnvironmental Hazard

About Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)

Trichloroacetic acid manufacturers and suppliers in the United States serve pharmaceutical manufacturers, biochemistry and molecular biology labs, dermatology product formulators, and specialty chemical producers with TCA (CAS 76-03-9) in bulk technical and reagent grades. TCA is a white, hygroscopic crystalline solid ...

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  • Trikloreddiksyre
  • TkhVk
  • TCA solution
  • TkhV
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Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) Specifications

CAS Number
76-03-9
Molecular Formula
C2HCl3O2
Molecular Weight
163.38 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2,2,2-trichloroacetic acid
Canonical SMILES
C(=O)(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)O
InChI Key
YNJBWRMUSHSURL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C2HCl3O2/c3-2(4,5)1(6)7/h(H,6,7)
PubChem CID
6421
UNII Code
5V2JDO056X
ChEBI ID
CHEBI:30956
HMDB ID
HMDB0042048
DSSTox Substance ID
DTXSID1021378
EINECS Number
200-927-2
UN Number
1839
MDL Number
MFCD00004177
Molecular Weight
163.38 g/mol
XLogP3
1.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
2
Rotatable Bond Count
0
Exact Mass
161.904212 Da
Monoisotopic Mass
161.904212 Da
Melting Point
135 to 136 °F
Boiling Point
385 to 387 °F at 760 mmHg
Flash Point
greater than 230 °F
GHS Hazard Statements
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H400: Very toxic to aquatic life H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Hazard Classes and Categories
Acute toxicity (Oral) - Category 5 Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1A-1C Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 2 Reproductive toxicity - Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 2 (respiratory system), Category 3 (narcotic effects)

Cosmetics and Dermatology

A chemical peel agent used to treat skin conditions such as acne scars, wrinkles, warts, and hyperpigmentation

Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry

A highly effective agent used to denature and precipitate proteins and nucleic acids from biological fluids for sample preparation and purification

Organic Synthesis

An acid catalyst and reagent utilized in reactions like esterification, hydrolysis, and the selective deprotection of acid-labile groups

Material Science and Polymer Chemistry

A surface modification and polymer degradation agent used to treat polymer surfaces or break down complex polymer chains through hydrolysis

  1. Varitox
  2. Trikloreddiksyre
  3. TkhVk
  4. TCA solution
  5. TkhV

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Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

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20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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