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Sodium dichloroacetate, 96%
Description
Sodium dichloroacetate finds medicinal application in removing warts and other skin growths. It is used as an antidote for lactic acidosis and in the treatment of stroke. It is studied as potential drugs, since it inhibits the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase.
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Sodium dichloroacetate finds medicinal application in removing warts and other skin growths. It is used as an antidote for lactic acidosis and in the treatment of stroke. It is studied as potential drugs, since it inhibits the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 197°C to 199°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 150.93 |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sodium dichloroacetate |
Safety and Handling
- Sodium dichloroacetate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium dichloroacetate
RUO – Research Use Only
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