It is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations especially in injections and ophthalmic solutions as well as in biochemical and laboratory buffer systems to maintain pH.

Its main purpose is to regulate and stabilize pH levels in formulations and biological systems helping to maintain acid-base balance.

Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (Tromethamine) is a white crystalline water-soluble organic compound with alkaline properties commonly used as a buffering agent.