| IUPAC name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
| canonical smiles | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O |
| inchi | InChI=1S/C4H11NO3/c5-4(1-6,2-7)3-8/h6-8H,1-3,5H2 |
| inchi key | LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| molecular formula | C4H11NO3 |
| synonyms | TrometamolTROMETHAMINE77-86-1Tris(Hydroxymethyl)aminomethaneTris |
| Compound Description | Tris is a primary amino compound that is tert-butylamine in which one hydrogen attached to each methyl group is replaced by a hydroxy group. A compound widely used as a biological buffer substance in the pH range 7--9; pKa = 8.3 at 20 ℃; pKa = 7.82 at 37 ℃. It has a role as a buffer. It is a triol and a primary amino compound. It is a conjugate base of a member of Htris.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. 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. See also: Potassium chloride; sodium chloride; tromethamine ... View More ... |
