Trichloroacetic Acid (Crystalline/Certified ACS), Fisher Chemical™

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

76-03-9

Molecular Formula

C2HCl3O2

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

163.378

MDL Number

MFCD00004177

InChI Key

YNJBWRMUSHSURL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

trichloroacetic acid, trichloroethanoic acid, aceto-caustin, trichloroacetic acid, acetic acid, trichloro, trichloressigsaeure, konesta, acide trichloracetique, acido tricloroacetico, amchem grass killer

PubChem CID

6421

ChEBI

CHEBI:30956

IUPAC Name

2,2,2-trichloroacetic acid

SMILES

C(=O)(C(Cl)(Cl)Cl)O

pH

1.2

Melting Point

52°C

Boiling Point

196°C

Color

White

Assay Percent Range

≥99.0 %

Linear Formula

CCl₃COOH

UN Number

1839

Formula Weight

163.39

Percent Purity

≥99.0%

Grade

Certified ACS

Density

1.620g/cm³

Quantity

500 g

Ignition Residue

0.03% max.

Packaging

Glass Bottle

Physical Form

Solid

Vapor Pressure

1.2mbar at 50°C, 0.08mbar at 25°C

Chemical Name or Material

Trichloroacetic Acid

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Possible cancer hazard. May cause cancer based on animal data. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Hygroscopic. Use personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Immediate medical attention is required.

NFPA

Health:3
Flammability:1
Instability:1

DOTInformation

DOT Class 8, : Corrosive

SDS

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Possible cancer hazard. May cause cancer based on animal data. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Hygroscopic. Use personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici. Immediate medical attention is required.

NFPA

Health:3
Flammability:1
Instability:1

DOTInformation

DOT Class 8, : Corrosive

SDS