Solution reagent PE2055 series

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Tris base, also known as TRIS or Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, is an organic compound widely used as a buffering agent in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and laboratory applications. The substance is identified by CAS number 77-86-1 and possesses the molecular formula C4H11NO3. In technical fields, the product is frequently referred to by the English names Tris Base or THAM.
From a chemical perspective, Tris base is an organic amine containing three hydroxymethyl groups attached to a central carbon atom. This structure gives the molecule buffering properties that are particularly useful in aqueous systems, making the compound a reference reagent for the preparation of buffer solutions in the laboratory and in various industrial applications. Pro-Eko Srl supplies this substance as part of its catalog of chemical reagents and technical products, with documentary management and batch traceability.
Chemical Data and Identification :
Chemical name: Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane
CAS number: 77-86-1
Molecular formula: C4H11NO3
Molecular mass: 121.14 g/mol
IUPAC name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol
Synonyms: TRIS, Tris base, THAM
Commercial form: crystalline solid
Chemical-Physical Properties :
Appearance: whitish crystals
Melting point: ≥ 125 °C
Residue on ignition: ≤ 0.5%
Moisture: ≤ 0.5%
Product Characteristics :
Tris base is an organic compound characterized by good solubility in water and a strong buffering capacity in the pH range typical of biological solutions.