Technical Data

T8600
CAS Number
77-86-1
Grade
Molecular Biology Grade
Molecular Formula
C₄H₁₁NO₃
Molecular Weight
121.14
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
RT
Tris Base Ultrapure
Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane; 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol; Tromethamine; 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol; 2-Amino-2-methylol-1,3-propanediol; Addex-Tham; Aminotri(hydroxymethyl)methane; Aminotris(hydroxymethyl)methane; Methanamine, 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)-; NSC 103026; NSC 6365; NSC 65434; Pehanorm; Ricrolin TE; TAM; TAM (buffering agent); THAM; Talatrol; Tri Amino; Tris-steril; Trisamin; Trisamine; Trisaminol; Trizma; Trizma Base; Trometamol; Trometamole; Tromethane; Tromethanmin; Tutofusin Tris; [2-Hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]amine; Tris base

Tris is one of the most widely used buffers in molecular biology and cell culture due to its low toxicity, stability and buffering capacity.

Synonyms
2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol; 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol; 2-Amino-2-methylol-1,3-propanediol; Addex-Tham; Aminotri(hydroxymethyl)methane; Aminotris(hydroxymethyl)methane; Methanamine, 1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)-; NSC 103026; NSC 6365; NSC 65434; Pehanorm; Ricrolin TE; TAM; TAM (buffering agent); THAM; Talatrol; Tri Amino; Tris-steril; Trisamin; Trisamine; Trisaminol; Trizma; Trizma Base; Trometamol; Trometamole; Tromethane; Tromethanmin; Tutofusin Tris; [2-Hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]amine; Tris base
CAS No
77-86-1
Molecular Formula
C₄H₁₁NO₃
Molecular Weight
121.14
Purity
≥99.9%
Appearance
White, crystalline powder
pH (1M)
10.5-11.5
Solubility (1M)
Colorless, clear, complete
Absorbance (260nm)
≤0.1
Absorbance (280nm)
≤0.05
Absorbance (290nm)
≤0.02
Loss on Drying
≤0.5%
Insoluble Matter
≤0.005%
Melting Point
168-172°C
Heavy Metals (Pb)
≤0.0005%
Iron
≤0.0001%
Chloride
≤0.0002%
RNase, DNase, Protease
Meets specifications
Storage
RT
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.
Toxicity and Hazards
All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
US Biological application reference: García-de la Cruz, L. et al., (2012) J. Pharmacy and Pharmcology doi: 10.1111/jphp.12015.
USBio References
US Biological application reference: García-de la Cruz, L. et al., (2012) J. Pharmacy and Pharmcology doi: 10.1111/jphp.12015.
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