Tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane, also known as Tris, is a white crystal or powder. It is soluble in ethanol and water, slightly soluble in ethyl acetate and benzene, insoluble in ether and carbon tetrachloride, and has a corrosive effect on copper and aluminum. It is a irritating chemical substance.

Application

Trihydroxymethylaminomethane is a non-sodium amino buffer base. It is an important biochemical, chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate. In the field of biological buffers, Tris is a commonly used biological buffer. In the pharmaceutical field, the application of Tris is mainly divided into pharmaceutical intermediates and pharmaceuticals. Apart from these two types of applications, Tris is used in the preparation of surfactants and vulcanization accelerators.