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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,
As an ACS grade Reagent, Lab Alley Trichloroacetic Acid meets the toughest regulatory standards for quality and pureness.
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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 | 99.00% |
| PubChem ID | 6421 |
| Grade | ACS Grade |
| Color | White |
| Physical form | Solid |
| Appearance | White moist colorless crystals |
| Odor | Vinegar |
| pH | 1.2 (0.1M) |
| Melting point | 52 - 58 °C / 125.6 - 136.4 °F |
| Boiling Point | 196 °C / 384.8 °F at 760 mmHg |
| Vapor pressure | 1.2 mbar at 50°C 0.08 mbar at 25°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Molecular formula | C2HCl3O2 |
| Molecular weight | 163.38 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.002% |
| Clarity of Solution | 10% soln. Is clear and colorless |
| Heavy metals | Max 0.002% |
| Insoluble matter | Max 0.01% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.001% |
| Nitrate (NO3) | Max 0.002% |
| Phosphate (PO4) | Max 0.0005% |
| Substances Darkened by Sulfuric Acid | To Pass Test |
| Sulfate (SO4) | Max 0.02% |
