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154563

Sigma-Aldrich

Tris Base

≥99.9%, solid, ultrapure grade

Synonym(s):

Tris Base, Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, THAM, Tris base, Trometamol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
NH2C(CH2OH)3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
121.14
Beilstein:
741883
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:

Product Name

Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, ultrapure grade, ≥99.9%

grade

ultrapure grade

Assay

≥99.9%

form

solid

useful pH range

7-9

pKa (25 °C)

8.1

bp

219-220 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

mp

167-172 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: 0.66 g/mL, clear, colorless

SMILES string

NC(CO)(CO)CO

InChI

1S/C4H11NO3/c5-4(1-6,2-7)3-8/h6-8H,1-3,5H2

InChI key

LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Buffer and primary pH standard. pKa=8.3 at 20°C. Auxiliary material in pharmaceutical science.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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  3. What does the "ultrapure grade" in the description of Product 154563, Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, indicate?

    This material has been specifically purified to have the lowest heavy metals and iron content.

  4. What solvents can be used to dissolve Product T54563, Trometamol?

    According to the chemicals encyclopedia published by the Royal Society of Chemistry (which we also offer as Product No. Z705322), this material is expected to be soluble in water (550 mg/mL), ethylene glycol (79.1 mg/mL), methanol (26 mg/mL), anhydrous ethanol (14.6 mg/mL), 95% ethanol (22 mg/mL), dimethylformamide (14mg/mL) and acetone (2mg/mL) at room temperature.

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