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Organic Acids

Trichloroacetic Acid AR/ACS

RA002632 CAS 76-03-9 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA002632
CAS number
76-03-9
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
CCl3.COOH
Molecular weight
163.39

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 1.645 —
Colour Colorless crystals —
pH value 1 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 54 - 58 °C °C
Flash point [°C] Min 113 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 196 °C °C
Vapour density 5.64 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.6 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Colourless deliquescent crystals with a pungent odour —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.02 % %
Residue on ignition Max 0.02 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % %
Substance darkened by H2SO4 Passes test —
Assay Min 99 % %
Clarity of solution Passes test —
Melting point Min 56 °C °C
Insoluble matter Max 0.005 % %
Heavy metal Max 0.002 % %
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.002 % %
Nitrate (NO3) Max 0.002 % %
Phosphate (PO4) Max 0.0005 % %

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 g RA002632-PK-100G
500 g RA002632-PK-500G