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Dichloroacetic acid, 99%
Description
Dichloroacetic acid salts are used as drugs due to its inhibition of the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase. It is also employed to stem the production of lactic acid to treat lactic acidosis. It is clinically essential in children to treat lactic acidosis.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Miscible with water, ethanol, diethyl ether, n-octanol and acetone.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 9°C to 11°C |
| Density | 1.564 |
| Boiling Point | 192°C to 194°C |
| Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Refractive Index | 1.462 |
| Quantity | 2500 g |
| UN Number | UN1764 |
| Beilstein | 1098596 |
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