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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,
Lab Grade chemicals possess reasonable purity but do not comply with any official standard for quality or purity. It is highly recommended to use our Trichloroacetic Acid Crystals, Lab Grade in educational institutes for research purposes.
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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 | Min 99.0% |
| PubChem ID | 6421 |
| Grade | Lab Grade |
| Color | White |
| Physical form | Solid |
| Appearance | A 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 @ 760 mmHg |
| Vapor pressure | 1.2 mbar @ 50°C, 0.08 mbar @ 25°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Molecular formula | C2HCl3O2 |
| Molecular weight | 163.38 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.002% |
| Clarity of Solution | Clear and colorless |
| Insoluble matter | Max 0.01% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.001% |
| Loss on ignition | Max 0.03% |
| Nitrate (NO3) | Max 0.002% |
| Phosphate (PO4) | Max 0.0005% |
| Sulfate (SO4) | Max 0.02% |
