Trichloroacetic Acid 50% Solution

About Trichloroacetic Acid 50% Solution

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,

Lab Alley’s Trichloroacetic Acid, 50% Solution contains 50% by weight of Trichloroacetic Acid mixed in 50% by volume of Deionized Water and appears as a colorless liquid. Chemically pure or Laboratory reagents are two terms often used to describe Lab Grade chemicals. Lab Grade chemicals do not meet any accepted quality or purity requirements such as the ACS Grade, the USP Grade, and the FCC Grade, despite their acceptable purity.

Common Uses and Applications

• Peeling agent to remove wrinkles
• Tattoo removal
• Laboratory reagent in organic synthesis
• Precipitation of biochemical macromolecules
• Wart removal

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Research Laboratories
• Cosmetic Industry

Chemistry Table

CAS Number	76-03-9
Molecular Formula	C2HCl3O2
Formula Weight	163.38
Synonyms	Trichloroethanoic acid, TCA, Aceto-caustin, Trichloracetic acid, Trichloroacetate anion
PubChem CID	6421
Grade	Lab Grade
Percent Purity	≥50%
Chemical Name or Material	Trichloroacetic acid
UN Number	2564

Trichloroacetic Acid 50% Solution Specifications

Assay (C2HCl3O2)	99.0-100.5%
Residue after Ignition	0.05%
Chloride (Cl)	0.035%
Sulfate (So4)	0.080%

Safety and Shipping Information

DOT: Trichloroacetic acid, solution, 8, UN2564, PG II

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