Thermo Scientific Chemicals Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane hydrochloride, 99+%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11420203	250 g	250g
11410203	50 g	50g
11400203	1000 g	1000g

Product Code. 11420203

Brand: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A11379.30

Description

CAS: 1185-53-1 | C4H12ClNO3 | 157.594 g/mol

Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane hydrochloride is used as a component of buffer solutions in biology, biochemistry and molecular biology. It is also used for crystallization of proteins at various pH values. Further, it inhibits motor responses to adrenergic motor nerve stimulation in smooth muscles. In addition to this, it is used in coelomic fluid and in cortland medium to store unfertilized rainbow trout eggs.

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Applications
Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane hydrochloride is used as a component of buffer solutions in biology, biochemistry and molecular biology. It is also used for crystallization of proteins at various pH values. Further, it inhibits motor responses to adrenergic motor nerve stimulation in smooth muscles. In addition to this, it is used in coelomic fluid and in cortland medium to store unfertilized rainbow trout eggs.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1185-53-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H12ClNO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 157.594
• MDL Number: MFCD00012590
• InChI Key: QKNYBSVHEMOAJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tris hydrochloride, tris hydroxymethyl aminomethane hydrochloride, 2-amino-2-hydroxymethyl propane-1,3-diol hydrochloride, tromethamine hydrochloride, tris hcl, Tris-HCl, 2-amino-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol hydrochloride, tris buffer hydrochloride, 1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-hydroxymethyl-, hydrochloride
• PubChem CID: 93573
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol;hydrochloride
• SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O.Cl

• Melting Point: ∼152°C (decomposition)
• pH: 3.5 to 5.0
• Linear Formula: (HOCH₂)₃CNH₂·HCl
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 3675235
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 157.6
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Tris (hydroxymethyl)aminomethane hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only