Tris Base

Product Description

Tris base is often formulated into a variety of buffers in biochemistry and molecular biology. For example, Tris-EDTA (TE buffer), is mostly used for the purification and storage of nucleic acid to protect it from being degraded by nucleases. Tris acetate-EDTA (TAE buffer) and Tris borate-EDTA (TBE buffer) are commonly used as gel preparation buffers as well as running buffers.

Product Nature

Synonym	THAM ; Trizma base ; Trometamol ; Tris(hydroxymethyl ) aminomethane ; 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol ;
CAS NO.	77-86-1
Formula	NH2 C(CH2 OH)3
Molecular weight	121.14
Appearance	White crystalline powder to needle crystal
Melting point	168-172 °C
Solubility	Dissolved in water
Structure

Shipping and Storage

The product is shipped and stored at room temperature for two years. 

Cautions

1) For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation.
2) For research use only!