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Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, ACS, 99.8-100.1% (Assay, dried basis)
Description
Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane is used as a buffer 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 permeability. As an alternative to sodium bicarbonate, it used in the treatment of metabolic acidosis. It acts as a precursor for the preparation of polymers, oxazolones and oxazolidines.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 171°C to 172°C |
Density | 1.353 g/mL |
Boiling Point | 219°C to 220°C (10 mmHg) |
Quantity | 50 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 |
Percent Purity | 99.8 to 100.1% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | Warning |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | 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. |
EINECSNumber | 201-064-4 |
RTECSNumber | TY2900000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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