Cacodylic acid sodium salt trihydrate 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cacodylic acid sodium salt is frequently used as a buffering agent during the preparation and fixation of biological samples for transmission in electron microscopy. It is also used as a buffer for formulating screens and for optimization.

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Applications
Cacodylic acid sodium salt is frequently used as a buffering agent during the preparation and fixation of biological samples for transmission in electron microscopy. It is also used as a buffer for formulating screens and for optimization.

Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in diethyl ether.

Notes
Store in cool place. Hygroscopic and moisture sensitive. Incompatible withstrong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂AsO₂Na·3H₂O
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN1688
• Beilstein: 3702348
• Merck Index: 14,8595
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in diethyl ether.
• Formula Weight: 214.03 (159.98 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Cacodylic acid sodium salt trihydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301+H331-H350-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H331 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P310-P308+P313-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM CACODYLATE
EINECSNumber	204-708-2
RTECSNumber	CH7700000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only