[A11156] CAS 76-03-9 | Trichloroacetic acid, 99%

CAS : 76-03-9
UN# : UN1839
MDL : MFCD00004177
Hazard Class : 8
EINECS : 200-927-2
Packing Group : II

Other name :

TCA

Chemical Properties

Formula : Cl3CCO2H
Formula weight : 163.39
Melting Point : 54-58°
Boiling Point : 196°
Density : 1.629
Sensitivity : Hygroscopic. Ambient temperatures.
Form : Crystalline solid
Solubility : Soluble in water, alcohol, ethyl ether, benzene, acetone, o-xylene and carbon tetrachloride.

Literature References

Trihaloacetic acids react with aldehydes in DMSO at room temperature to give trihalomethyl carbinols: J. Chem. Soc., Perkin 2, 1247 (1984): The acid and its Na salt (1:1) in DMF are also effective: Tetrahedron Lett., 33, 3435 (1992). Use of HMPA or DMI extends the scope to less reactive aldehydes: Synthesis, 327 (1990).

Notes

Moisture sensitive. Hygroscopic. Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and amines.Other References:Beilstein: 970119Merck: 14,9627UN#: UN1839

Grade Specifications

Grade Specifications

Hazard Statements : H314-H400-H410Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.Very toxic to aquatic life.Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements : P260-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P301+P330+P331-P405-P501aDo not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.Store locked up.Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.