Tris(hydroxymethyl) aminomethane (TRIS)

CAS #: 77-86-1

Molecular Weight: 121.14

Chemical Formula: (HOCH2)3CNH2

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Alternate Names: TRIS, Tris, Tris base, Tris buffer, Trizma, Trisamine, THAM, Tromethamine, Trometamol, Tromethane, Trisaminol, 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol

Description: Colourless or white to almost white crystals.

General Information:

  • – Solubility (20% in water): Clear, colourless to faint yellow solution
  • – Colour (APHA): ≤ 20
  • – pH (5% in water): 10.0 – 11.5
  • – Melting Point: 167.0 – 173.0 °C
  • – Water: ≤ 1.0%
  • – UV Absorption (40% in water): 260 – 290 nm: ≤ 0.40
  • – Assay (Titration): ≥ 99.0%
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