Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane

The Uses of Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane

In the synthesis of surface-active agents, vulcanization accelerators, pharmaceuticals. As emulsifying agent for cosmetic creams and lotions, mineral oil and paraffin wax emulsions, leather dressings, textile specialties, polishes, cleaning Compounds, so-called soluble oils. Absorbent for acidic gases. Biological buffer.

Background

An organic amine proton acceptor. It is used in the synthesis of surface-active agents and pharmaceuticals; as an emulsifying agent for cosmetic creams and lotions, mineral oil and paraffin wax emulsions, as a biological buffer, and used as an alkalizer. (From Merck, 11th ed; Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1424)

Indications

For the prevention and correction of metabolic acidosis.

What are the applications of Application

Tris Base solution is a high-quality 1.5 M buffer solution containing 0.05% sodium azide as a preservative

What are the applications of Application

Tris base is widely used as a biological buffer or as a component of buffer formulations. Tris base has buffering capabilities in the pH range of 7.0-9.0.

Metabolism

Not Available