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Trichloroacetic acid is used in biochemistry to precipitate macromolecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins. It is used in microscopy as a fixative and decalcifier. Used as a reagent in organic synthesis to detect albumin, medicine, and herbicides. Used in the chemoablation of warts |
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Trichloroacetic acid (TCA; TCAA; also known as trichloroethanoic acid) is an analogue of acetic acid in which the three hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have all been replaced by chlorine atoms. Salts and esters of trichloroacetic acid are called trichloroacetates. |
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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