Trichloroacetic Acid solution 10% (CAS 76-03-9)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

TRICHLOROACETIC ACID solution 10%

Cat. NoKC.2010158 CategoryAcids Molecular FormulaC2HCl3O2 CAS76-03-9 Molecular Weight163.38 g/mol

Package 125ML

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Corrosive

Environmental hazard

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Trichloroacetic Acid can cause cancer according to California Labor Code.

Used as a medication (peeling agent to remove wrinkles) and in organic synthesis; Generated in chlorinated water that contains organic matter; The sodium salt of TCA is used as a pre- and post-emergent herbicide; [ACGIH]
The active ingredient is no longer contained in any registered pesticide products ... "cancelled."
MEDICATION
Caustics

Physical Description	Trichloroacetic acid, solid is a colorless crystalline solid. It absorbs moisture from air and forms a syrup. It is soluble in water with release of heat. It is corrosive to metals and tissue.
Color/Form	Colorless to white, crystalline solid.
Odor	Slight characteristic odor
Melting Point	135 to 136 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	385 to 387 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	greater than 230 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	1.62 at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	1 mmHg at 123.8 °F ; 5 mmHg at 168.8 °F (NTP, 1992)
Refractive Index	Clear liquid; odor resembling menthol. Specific gravity = 1.373 at 20 °C/4 °C. BP 169 °C. Index of refraction = 1.4507 at 20 °C/D. Miscible with alcohol, ether. /Ethyl ester/
Stability/Shelf Life	Stable in absence of moisture

IUPAC Name	2,2,2-trichloroacetic acid
Molecular Formula	C2HCl3O2
Molecular Weight	163.38 g/mol
CAS	76-03-9
SMILES	C(=O)(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)O
InChIKey	YNJBWRMUSHSURL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.2010158
Pack sizes	125ML

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