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

Product Identifier

• Dimethylarsinic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cacodylic acid

RUO – Research Use Only