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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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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 |
| UN Number | UN1688 |
| Beilstein | 3702348 |
| Merck Index | 14,8595 |
| Quantity | 25g |
| 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
GHS H Statement
H301-H331
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic if inhaled.
P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P310-P308+P313-P330-P501c
H301+H331-H350-H373
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
RUO – Research Use Only