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Trichloroacetic acid solution

Code: T 2038

(For eg. B 1615-0108)

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA; TCAA; also known as trichloroethanoic acid) is an analogue of acetic acid in which the three hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have all been replaced by chlorine atoms.

T 2038 (OTTO) Trichloroacetic acid solution 20% w/v Cas 76-03-9 - used to precipitate protein. Has been used to determine protein concentration by quantitative precipitation. T 2038 (OTTO) Trichloroacetic acid solution 20% w/v Cas 76-03-9 - used as decalcifier and fixative in microscopy.