Trichloroacetic Acid

About Trichloroacetic Acid

Trichloroacetic Acid is a monocarboxylic acid. Structurally, it is acetic acid in which all three hydrogens on the methyl group have been substituted with chlorine atoms. It is a water-soluble, colorless, crystalline solid. It is prepared via Hell-Volhard-Zelinksy halogenization, by reacting acetic acid with chlorine in the presence of a catalyst, or via oxidation of trichloracetaldehyde.

Trichloroacetic Acid is used in the cosmetic industry as a peeling agent to remove wrinkles, as well as tattoo removal, and wart removal. In research laboratories, it is used in organic synthesis, as well as for the precipitation of biochemical macromolecules (e.g. proteins, DNA, RNA). It is a known carcinogen and toxic to aquatic life.

Trichloroacetic Acid Offerings at Lab Alley

• Trichloroacetic Acid 99%, Crystals, ACS Grade
• Trichloroacetic Acid Crystal 99% Lab Grade
• Trichloroacetic Acid 85% Solution
• Trichloroacetic Acid 50% Solution
• Trichloroacetic Acid 25% Solution, Medical Grade
• Trichloroacetic Acid 12.5% Solution

Common Uses and Applications

• Peeling agent
• Skin treatments
• Tattoo removal
• Laboratory reagent in organic synthesis
• Precipitation of biochemical macromolecules
• Wart removal

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Research Laboratories
• Cosmetic Industry