Product Details
Category
Buffering Agents
Molecular Formula
C4H11NO3
Synonyms
Tris(Hydroxymethyl)Aminomethane
Storage
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Application
Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane has been used as a buffer solution for lactate dehydrogenase assay, in situ hybridization procedure and protein extraction from cells.
Melting Point
168.0-171.0
Product 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.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
121.14
InChI Key
LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C4H11NO3/c5-4(1-6,2-7)3-8/h6-8H,1-3,5H2
Stability
stable under ordinary conditions
Safety Statements
26-36-37/39-24/25-23