Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Product code A18494 Thermo Scientific
Catalog number ALF-A18494-0E
- INR 18,950.00 / EA
Description
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.
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ApplicationsTris(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.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethylene glycol, methanol, ethanol,dimethyl formamide, acetone, ethyl acetate, olive oil, chloroform and alkaline solution.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with bases and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 168°C to 172°C |
| Density | 1.353 |
| Boiling Point | 219°C to 220°C (10 mmHg) |
| Linear Formula | (HOCH2)3CNH2 |
| Quantity | 2500 g |
| Beilstein | 741883 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Merck Index | 14,9772 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ethylene glycol,methanol,ethanol,dimethyl formamide,acetone,ethyl acetate,olive oil,chloroform and alkaline solution. |
| Formula Weight | 121.14 |
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Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Warning
EINECSNumber : 201-064-4
RTECSNumber : TY2900000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures