Technical Data
T8601
Tris Base USP
1Kg
5Kg
Biochemicals Storage: RTShipping: RT
Tris is one of the most widely used buffers in molecular biology and cell culture due to its low toxicity, stability and buffering capacity. Our USP Grade is very similar in specifications to ultrapure Tris (T8600).

Purity: 99.0%
Appearance: White, crystalline powder
pH (1M): 10.0-11.5
pKa: 8.0-8.4
Absorbance (260nm): 0.06
Absorbance (280nm): 0.05
Absorbance (290nm): 0.02
Solubility (1M): Colorless, clear, complete
Loss on Drying: 0.2%
Melting Point: 168-172ºC
Residue on Ignition: 0.1%
Heavy Metals (Pb): 0.0001%
Arsenic: 0.0001%
Calcium: 0.0001%
Copper: 0.0001%
Iron: 0.0005%
Magnesium: 0.0001%
Insoluble Matter: 0.005%
Conforms to USP

CAS Number:
77-86-1

Molecular Formula:
C4H11NO3

Molecular Weight:
121.14
Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.