Dichloroacetic acid(DCA) - AR, ≥98% , CAS No.79-43-6

CAS: 79-43-6 Cat. No.: D104244 Formula: C2H2Cl2O2 Molecular Weight: 128.94 Beilstein Registry Number: 2202 EC Number: 201-207-0
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GRADE & PURITY AR ? Analytical Reagent grade — high-purity chemicals meeting strict assay limits for lab analysis. Use when accuracy matters and trace impurities could skew results. ≥98%
Synonyms
Bichloracetic acid | Dichlorethanoic acid | 2,2-Dichloroacetic acid | DICHLOROACETIC ACID | DICHLORO-ACETIC ACID | Dichloroethanoic acid | Acetic acid, dichloro- | Bichloroacetic Acid | Acetic acid, 2,2-dichloro- | DCA (acid) | Dichloracetic acid | Urner'
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Why this grade

AR, ≥98% AR for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 35 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Dichloroacetic acid is a simple halogenated acetic acid compound with two chlorides at the α-position. Dichloroacetic acid has been demonstrated to inhibit mitochondrial PDK (pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase) and to shift cellular metabolism from glycolysis to glucose oxidation, and these activities have been correlated to interruption of apoptosis resistance in certain cancer cell lines.
A mitochondrial PDK (pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase) inhibitor.

Specifications

Synonyms
Bichloracetic acid | Dichlorethanoic acid | 2,2-Dichloroacetic acid | DICHLOROACETIC ACID | DICHLORO-ACETIC ACID | Dichloroethanoic acid | Acetic acid, dichloro- | Bichloroacetic Acid | Acetic acid, 2,2-dichloro- | DCA (acid) | Dichloracetic acid | Urner'
Specifications & Purity
AR, ≥98%
Storage
Room temperature,Argon charged,Desiccated
Shipped In
FedEx DG Service
Grade
AR
Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504751137
Canonical Smiles
C(C(=O)O)(Cl)Cl
IUPAC Name
2,2-dichloroacetic acid
InChIKey
JXTHNDFMNIQAHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C2H2Cl2O2/c3-1(4)2(5)6/h1H,(H,5,6)
Isomeric SMILES
C(C(=O)O)(Cl)Cl
WGK Germany
2
RTECS
AG6125000
UN Number
1764
Packing Group
II
Molecular Weight
128.94
Beilstein
2202
Reaxy-Rn
1098596
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1098596&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Comprehensive hazard, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance document.

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✅ Certificate of Analysis (COA)

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📊 Datasheet

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🔬 Specification Sheet

Full quality attributes and acceptance criteria for this grade.

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
SubclassAlpha-halocarboxylic acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentAlpha-halocarboxylic acids
Alternative Parents Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organochlorides  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  Alkyl chlorides  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Alpha-halocarboxylic acid - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Organochloride - Organohalogen compound - Carbonyl group - Alkyl halide - Alkyl chloride - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha-halocarboxylic acids. These are carboxylic acids containing a halogen atom bonded to the alpha carbon atom.
External Descriptors Halogenated fatty acids
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
NR3C1 Tclin Glucocorticoid receptor (14987 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
THRB Tclin Thyroid hormone receptor beta-1 (7926 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
GSTZ1 Tbio Glutathione S-transferase zeta 1 (4 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PDK2 Tchem Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase isoform 2 (894 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PDK1 Tchem Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase isoform 1 (2021 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PDK3 Tchem Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase isoform 3 (60 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PDK4 Tchem Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase isoform 4 (177 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
A-375 (9258 Activities)
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DU-145 (51482 Activities)
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MCF7 (126967 Activities)
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MG-63 (795 Activities)
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NCI-H1975 (4994 Activities)
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A549 (127892 Activities)
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NCI-H1299 (3248 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HCT-116 (91556 Activities)
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HepG2 (196354 Activities)
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HeLa (62764 Activities)
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MDA-MB-231 (73002 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
NCI-H1650 (1118 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
LMNA Tbio Prelamin-A/C (36751 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
JVM-2 (152 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
HEK-293T (167025 Activities)
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BEAS-2B (690 Activities)
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L02 (4864 Activities)
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Associated Targets(non-human)
Hdac6 Histone deacetylase 6 (222 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (123386 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Klebsiella pneumoniae (43867 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Salmonella typhimurium (15756 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Staphylococcus aureus (210822 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Acinetobacter baumannii (41033 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Escherichia coli (133304 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Cryptococcus neoformans (21258 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Candida albicans (78123 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mus musculus (284745 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
lef Anthrax lethal factor (7585 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
rep Replicase polyprotein 1ab (378 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Pdk1 Pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase (250 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
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H2621225Certificate of AnalysisSep 02, 2026 D104244
H2621224Certificate of AnalysisSep 02, 2026 D104244
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D2617387Certificate of AnalysisApr 08, 2026 D104244
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L2412562Certificate of AnalysisNov 11, 2024 D104244
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H2405160Certificate of AnalysisJul 23, 2024 D104244
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H2405162Certificate of AnalysisJul 23, 2024 D104244
F2421204Certificate of AnalysisJun 03, 2024 D104244
B2426249Certificate of AnalysisMar 01, 2024 D104244
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A2405068Certificate of AnalysisFeb 27, 2024 D104244
H2321112Certificate of AnalysisAug 29, 2023 D104244
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F23081019Certificate of AnalysisJun 12, 2023 D104244
K2106009Certificate of AnalysisJun 12, 2023 D104244
B2301626Certificate of AnalysisFeb 03, 2023 D104244
E2306637Certificate of AnalysisOct 20, 2021 D104244
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySolubility in water: soluble Solubility in other solvents: miscible with alcohol, ether and ethanol soluble in acetone
SensitivityMoisture sensitive.
Freezing Point(°C)13 °C
Refractive Index1.4659
Flash Point(°C)>112℃
Boil Point(°C)193-194°C
Melt Point(°C)9.7°C
Molecular Weight128.940 g/mol
XLogP30.900
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass127.943 Da
Monoisotopic Mass127.943 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area37.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count6
Formal Charge0
Complexity60.600
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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