Trometamol (Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane) meets EP, USP testing specifications, >=99.9%


Properties

Water Solubility 550 g/L (25 ºC)
Assay Purity >=99.9%
B pt. 219-220 °C10 mm Hg(lit.)
M pt. 167-172°C(lit.)
Density 1.353 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

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

Description

Application
Medical Field- Used to treat metabolic acidosis (excess acid in the body). Acts as an alkalizing agent in critical care. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology- Widely used in buffer solutions (e.g. Tris buffer). Maintains pH in DNA or RNA extraction. Gel electrophoresis Enzyme reactions. Pharmaceuticals- Stabilizes drug formulations by controlling pH. Cosmetics & Personal Care- Used to adjust pH in creams lotions and gels.

Purpose
The main purpose of Trometamol is to maintain or adjust pH (acidbase balance) in biological medical and chemical systems.

General Description
Chemical name- Trometamol (Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane). Nature- Organic amine compound. Acts as a buffering agent (maintains stable pH). Commonly referred to as Tris buffer in labs.