Cacodylic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

A useful arsenic acid for proteomics research. It a good substitute for phosphate in applications to avoid phosphates. Cacodylic Acid is useful for some DNA applications and is also popular in microscopy.

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.

Applications
A useful arsenic acid for proteomics research. It a good substitute for phosphate in applications to avoid phosphates. Cacodylic Acid is useful for some DNA applications and is also popular in microscopy.

Solubility
Soluble in water (50 mg/ml), water (2000 at 25°C), alcohols, and acetic acid. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from moisture, air and oxidizing agents. Store under inert gas.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-60-5
• Molecular Formula: C2H7AsO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.00
• MDL Number: MFCD00002095
• InChI Key: OGGXGZAMXPVRFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: cacodylic acid, hydroxydimethylarsine oxide, chexmate, silvisar, phytar, arsan, dimethylarsenic acid, erase, arsinic acid, dimethyl, silvisar 510
• PubChem CID: 2513
• ChEBI: CHEBI:48765
• IUPAC Name: dimethylarsinic acid
• SMILES: C[As](C)(O)=O

• Melting Point: 200°C
• UN Number: UN1572
• Beilstein: 1736965
• Merck Index: 14,1604
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (50mg/ml),water (2000 at 25°C),alcohols,and acetic acid. Insoluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 138
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Quantity: 2.5 g
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Cacodylic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301+H331-H350
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H331 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P301+P310-P304+P340-P308+P313-P311-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CACODYLIC ACID
EINECSNumber	200-883-4
RTECSNumber	CH7525000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only