Methyl trichloroacetate, 96%

About Methyl trichloroacetate, 96%

Methyl trichloroacetate is an ester carrying the CAS registry number 598-99-2 at a purity of 96%. Its molecular formula is C3H3Cl3O2 and its molecular weight is 177.41 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is methyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetate. It is also known as Trichloroacetic acid methyl ester or Acetic acid, trichloro-, methyl ester.

In its supplied form it is a colourless to light yellow liquid. Key physical data: a boiling point of 154 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Key uses span biological staining and protein and peptide research. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g and 100 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Biological staining
Protein & peptide research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl trichloroacetate, 96%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008916
CAS Number	598-99-2
IUPAC name	methyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetate
Molecular formula	C₃H₃Cl₃O₂
Molecular weight	177.41 g/mol
Exact mass	175.9199
Purity / assay	96%
HSN code	29332990
InChIKey	VHFUHRXYRYWELT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl
PubChem CID	11739

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to light yellow liquid
Boiling point	154 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	Trichloroacetic acid methyl ester, Acetic acid, trichloro-, methyl ester, Methyl trichloroacetic acid, Acetic acid, 2,2,2-trichloro-, methyl ester, Methyl trichlroracetate, C3H3Cl3O2, Methyltrichloroacetate, Methyl trichloroacetate, 99%, Trichloroacetic acid-methyl ester, Methyl trichloroacetate [UN2533] [Poison], Methyl trichloroacetate Solution in Methanol, 1000ug/mL, Methyl trichloroacetate Solution in Methanol, 100ug/mL

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl trichloroacetate, 96%?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl trichloroacetate, 96% is 598-99-2. It is also known as Trichloroacetic acid methyl ester, Acetic acid, trichloro-, methyl ester, Methyl trichloroacetic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl trichloroacetate, 96%?

Methyl trichloroacetate, 96% has the molecular formula C3H3Cl3O2 and a molecular weight of 177.41 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 2,2,2-trichloroacetate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl trichloroacetate, 96% can I order?

We supply Methyl trichloroacetate, 96% in (96%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl trichloroacetate, 96%?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl trichloroacetate, 96% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl trichloroacetate, 96% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl trichloroacetate, 96% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.