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Trichloroacetic Acid, also known as TCA, 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.
Trichloroacetic Acid is used in the cosmetic industry as a chemical peel and wart remover. It is also used in biochemistry to help the precipitation of macromolecules.
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- Peeling agent to remove wrinkles
- Tattoo removal
- Laboratory reagent in organic synthesis
- Precipitation of biochemical macromolecules
- Wart removal
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Product Information
| CAS | 76-03-9 |
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| Synonyms | Trichloroethanoic acid, TCA, Aceto-caustin, Trichloracetic acid, Trichloroacetate anion |
| Assay | 24.5 - 25.5% w/v |
| PubChem ID | 6421 |
| Grade | Lab Grade |
| Color | Colorless to tan |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Colorless to tan |
| pH | <2 |
| Boiling Point | Approximately 100°C |
| Molecular formula | C2HCl3O2 |
| Molecular weight | 163.38 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |













