Thermo Fisher, J65594.A7, Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, ultrapure, 99.9%

Quantity: 5 kg 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. It acts as a precursor for the preparation of polymers, oxazolones and oxazolidines.
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CAS: 77-86-1
IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol
Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3
InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES: NC(CO)(CO)CO
Appearance (Color): White
Assay from Supplier's CofA: ≥99.
9% (dried basis)
Assay (special): Iron (Fe): ≤5ppm
Melting Point: 168.
0-172.
0°C
Form: Crystals or powder or crystalline powder