TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
TRICHLOROACETIC ACID AR/ACS
For determination of Serum-iron protein. fixative and general solvent.
Short Name: TRICHLOROACETIC ACID
Synonym: TCA
Basic Details
Article No.
LG1254
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99%
CAS No.
76-03-9
HS Code
2915.4030
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Colorless crystals
pH value
1
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
54 - 58 °C
Flash point [°C]
> 113 °C
Boiling point [°C]
196 °C
Vapour density
5.64
Density [g/cm3]
1.6
Solubility in water [% weight]
Soluble in water
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
1.645
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Colourless deliquescent crystals with a pungent odour
Assay
Min 99%
Clarity of solution
Passes test
Melting point
Min 56°C
Insoluble matter
Max 0.005%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.002%
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.002%
Nitrate (NO3)
Max 0.002%
Phosphate (PO4)
Max 0.0005%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.02%
Residue on ignition
Max 0.02%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.001%
Substance darkened by H2SO4
Passes test
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS05, GHS09
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1839
IMCO Class No.
8
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H314-H410
Precaution Statement
P273-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310-P501