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Tromethamine

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. (From Merck, 11th ed; Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1424)

Year introduced: 1965

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Tree Number(s): D02.033.455.706.900

MeSH Unique ID: D014325

Registry Number: 023C2WHX2V

Entry Terms:

  • Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane
  • Tris Buffer
  • Trisamine
  • Trometamol
  • Tri(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane
  • Tris-Magnesium(II)-Potassium Chloride Buffer
  • Tris-Mg(II)-KCl Buffer
  • Trizma

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