Griffchem Trichloroacetic Acid LR 500G in Solid Form 20%

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is a strong, colorless organic acid widely used in biochemistry, medicine, and industrial applications due to its high acidity and reactivity.

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula: C₂HCl₃O₂

Molecular Weight: 163.39 g/mol

Structure: TCA is an analogue of acetic acid where three hydr ogen atoms are replaced by chlorine atoms, making it a strong acid with a pKa of approximately 0.7.

Physical State: It appears as a colorless, hygroscopic crystalline solid with a pungent odor and is highly soluble in water and organic solvents.