Tromethamine |
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| THAM; Tri(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane; Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane; Tris-Magnesium(II)-Potassium Chloride Buffer; Tris-Mg(II)-KCl Buffer; Trizma | |
| 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) | |