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Sodium perchlorate monohydrate, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium perchlorate, monohydrate is a chaotropic agent used in standard DNA extraction and hybridization reactions in molecular biology. It is widely utilized as a deproteinization agent during nucleic acid synthesis. A bit of modern commercial explosives products may contain sodium perchlorate, ammonium perchlorate, or potassium perchlorate as a chemical sensitizing agent.
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Sodium perchlorate, monohydrate is a chaotropic agent used in standard DNA extraction and hybridization reactions in molecular biology. It is widely utilized as a deproteinization agent during nucleic acid synthesis. A bit of modern commercial explosives products may contain sodium perchlorate, ammonium perchlorate, or potassium perchlorate as a chemical sensitizing agent.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
It is a hygroscopic solid. Store under inert atmosphere and keep away from ignition sources.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 130°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN1502 |
Merck Index | 14,8653 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 140.48 (122.46 Anhydrous) |
Percent Purity | ≥97% |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Density | 2.02 |
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Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10253637 | Certificate of Analysis | 21/01/2025 | A11243.0B,A11243.0I,A11243.30 |
X28K002 | Certificate of Analysis | 08/11/2024 | A11243.0B,A11243.0I,A11243.30 |
10251433 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | A11243.0B,A11243.0I,A11243.30 |
S14K002 | Certificate of Analysis | 27/06/2024 | A11243.0B,A11243.0I,A11243.30 |
Z20J017 | Certificate of Analysis | 16/01/2024 | A11243.0B,A11243.0I,A11243.30 |
Safety and Handling



- Sodium perchlorate monohydrate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Oxidising solid Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium perchlorate monohydrate
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