Trityl Chloride
1,1’,1’’-(Chloromethylidyne)tris[benzene]; Chlorotriphenylmethane; NSC 435; Triphenylchloromethane; Triphenylmethyl Chloride; Tr-Cl; TrCl
Trityl Chloride is an alkyl halide commonly used in organic synthesis to introduce the trityl protecting group. Trityl Chloride is used in the preparation of S-trityl-L-cysteine (STLC), a tight-binding inhibitor of Eg5 that prevents mitotic progression.
Synonyms
1,1’,1’’-(Chloromethylidyne)tris[benzene]; Chlorotriphenylmethane; NSC 435; Triphenylchloromethane; Triphenylmethyl Chloride; Tr-Cl; TrCl
Molecular Formula
C₁₉H₁₅Cl
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
Appearance
Supplied as a pale yellow solid.
Storage and Stability
Store at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards
All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
