Dichloroacetic acid
Synonym(s):DCA Deblock;DEBLOCK (0.36M dichloroacetic acid in toluene);Dichloroacetic acid
- CAS NO.:79-43-6
- Empirical Formula: C2H2Cl2O2
- Molecular Weight: 128.94
- MDL number: MFCD00004223
- EINECS: 201-207-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-03-14 15:18:27
What is Dichloroacetic acid?
Toxicity
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2820 mg/kg [Rat]; DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 510 mg/kg Rabbit
The Uses of Dichloroacetic acid
Dichloroacetic acid is used as an intermediate to make other chemicals such as its salts and esters. It is involved as a test reagent for fiber analysis and a disinfectant. It is used to inhibit mitochondrial PDK (pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase) and to shift cellular metabolism from glycolysis to glucose oxidation. Further, it is used in the treatment for post-ischemic recovery.
Background
Dichloroacetic acid, often abbreviated DCA, is an acid analogue of acetic acid in which two of the three hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have been replaced by chlorine atoms. Salts of DCA are used as drugs since they inhibit the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase. Early reports of its activity against brain cancer cells led patients to treat themselves with DCA, which is commercially available in non-pharmaceutical grade. A phase 1 study in 5 patients concluded that DCA was safe, but wasn't designed to establish effectiveness.
DCA was approved for use in Canada in 1989 (as a topical formulation for treatment of warts and for cauterization and removal of a wide variety of skin and tissue lesions), but was cancelled post market.
What are the applications of Application
Dichloroacetic acid is a mitochondrial PDK (pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase) inhibitor
Metabolism
Not Available
Properties of Dichloroacetic acid
Melting point: | 9-11 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point: | 194 °C(lit.) |
Density | 1.56 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Flash point: | >230 °F |
storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
form | Liquid |
color | APHA: <50 |
Water Solubility | soluble |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
Safety information for Dichloroacetic acid
Signal word | Danger |
Pictogram(s) |
Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08 Environment GHS09 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H290:Corrosive to Metals H311:Acute toxicity,dermal H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H351:Carcinogenicity H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H400:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for Dichloroacetic acid
InChIKey | JXTHNDFMNIQAHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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