Trichloroacetic acid, 10% w/v aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

 

Trichloroacetic acid, is traditionally used to precipitate protein. Has been used to determine protein concentration by quantitative precipitation. It is also used as a decalcifier and fixative in microscopy in protein sequencing, detecting albumin and organic synthesis. A protocol for the precipitation of nucleic acids can be found in Molecular Cloning.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Trichloroacetic acid, is traditionally used to precipitate protein. Has been used to determine protein concentration by quantitative precipitation. It is also used as a decalcifier and fixative in microscopy in protein sequencing, d

Specifications

• Color: Colorless
• Linear Formula: Cl₃CCO₂H
• UN Number: UN2564
• Beilstein: 970119
• Merck Index: 14,9627
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (1200mg/ml at 20°C),alcohol,ether,ethanol (very soluble),and carbon tetrachloride.
• Concentration: 10% w/v aq. soln.
• Formula Weight: 163.39
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Odor: Acrid
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Trichloroacetic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314-H335-H351
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P271-P281-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TRICHLOROACETIC ACID, SOLUTION
EINECSNumber	200-927-2
RTECSNumber	AJ7875000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only