Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Trichloroacetic acid |
| Catalog Number: | M13343 |
| CAS Number: | 76-03-9 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C2HCl3O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 163.39 |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water, alcohol, ethyl ether, benzene, acetone |
| Storage: | 2-8°C, dry, sealed |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is derived from trichloroethylene (TCE) metabolism. It can be used as an acid decalcifier. Trichloroacetic acid, a metabolite of Trichloroacetic acid, is believed to contribute to its liver cancer effect in mice. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |