Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, PurReagent [meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur]

PurReagent


Properties

Water Solubility 678 g/l at 20 °C
Assay Purity >=99.5%
B pt. 219-220 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
M pt. 167-172 °C (lit.)
Density 1.32 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) NA
Precautionary Statement  NA
GHS Pictogram
Signal word NA
HS Code 29221990
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Preparation of buffer solutions in laboratories. Biochemistry and molecular biology experiments. Pharmaceutical formulations. Protein and DNA or RNA research. Electrophoresis and cell culture media.

Purpose
The main purpose of Tris is to- Maintain and stabilize pH. Support biological and chemical reactions. Improve stability of biomolecules in solution.

General Description
Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (commonly called Tris or THAM) is an organic buffering compound widely used in biochemical and pharmaceutical applications. It is a white crystalline powder with good water solubility. Tris is commonly used to maintain stable pH conditions in laboratory and biological systems.