About Trichloroacetic Acid 99%, Crystals, ACS Grade
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,
As an ACS grade Reagent, Lab Alley Trichloroacetic Acid meets the toughest regulatory standards for quality and pureness.
Common Uses and Applications
- Peeling agent to remove wrinkles
- Tattoo removal
- Laboratory reagent in organic synthesis
- Precipitation of biochemical macromolecules
- Wart removal
Industries
Chemistry Table
76-03-9 | |
C2HCl3O2 | |
163.38 | |
Trichloroethanoic acid, TCA, Aceto-caustin, Trichloracetic acid, Trichloroacetate anion | |
6421 | |
ACS Grade | |
≥99% | |
Trichloroacetic acid | |
1839 |
Trichloroacetic Acid 99% ACS Grade Specifications
Assay (C2HCl3O2) | 99.0% |
Residue after Ignition | 0.03% |
Chloride (Cl) | 0.002% |
Nitrate (NO3) | 0.002% |
Phosphate (PO4) | 5 ppm |
Sulfate (SO4) | 0.02% |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 0.002% |
Iron (Fe) | 0.001% |
Substances Darkened by Sulfuric Acid | To Pass Test |
Safety and Shipping Information
DOT: Trichloroacetic acid, 8, UN1839, PG II
Please download a Lab Alley PDF Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Below, please find a PDF for Certificate of Analysis (COA) for Trichloroacetic Acid 99%, Crystals, ACS Grade.