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Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane is used as buffers in biochemistry and molecular biology laboratories. It is used as a primary standard to standardize acid solutions for chemical analysis. It finds application in cell membranes to increase its permeability. As an alternative to sodium bicarbonate, it used in the treatment of metabolic acidosis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane is used as buffers in biochemistry and molecular biology laboratories. It is used as a primary standard to standardize acid solutions for chemical analysis. It finds application in cell membranes to increase its permeability. As an alternative to sodium bicarbonate, it used in the treatment of metabolic acidosis.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethylene glycol, methanol, ethanol,dimethyl formamide, acetone, ethyl acetate, olive oil, chloroform and alkaline solution.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with bases and strong oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 77-86-1
Molecular Formula C4H11NO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 121.136
MDL Number MFCD00004679
InChI Key LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym trometamol, tris, tromethamine, tris hydroxymethyl aminomethane, tham, trisamine, tris buffer, trizma, 2-amino-2-hydroxymethyl propane-1,3-diol, tris base
PubChem CID 6503
ChEBI CHEBI:9754
IUPAC Name 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol
SMILES C(C(CO)(CO)N)O

Specifications

Melting Point 168°C to 172°C
Density 1.353
Boiling Point 219°C to 220°C (10 mmHg)
Linear Formula (HOCH2)3CNH2
Quantity 500 g
Beilstein 741883
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,9772
Solubility Information Soluble in water,ethylene glycol,methanol,ethanol,dimethyl formamide,acetone,ethyl acetate,olive oil,chloroform and alkaline solution.
Formula Weight 121.14
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane
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