Product Description

BIS-TRIS, also known as bis(2-hydroxyethyl)imino-tris(hydroxymethyl)methane, is a chemical compound widely used in various industrial applications due to its unique properties. 

Product:

BIS-TRIS

CAS:

6976-37-0

Synonym:

Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)imino-tris(hydroxymethyl)methane; 2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Density

1.346 g/cm3

Melting point

104 °C

Molecular Weight

209.24

Odor

Odorless

Purity

≥98%

Refractive index

1.3706-1.3715

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BIS-TRIS used in many
industry applications

BIS-TRIS, also known as bis(2-hydroxyethyl)imino-tris(hydroxymethyl)methane, is a chemical compound widely used in various industrial applications due to its unique properties. Here are some of its key industrial uses:

  1. Buffer Solution: BIS-TRIS is commonly used as a buffering agent in biochemical and biotechnological applications, providing a stable pH environment for enzymatic reactions, protein assays, and cell culture processes.
  2. Electrophoresis: It finds application as a buffering component in electrophoresis buffers used for DNA, RNA, and protein gel electrophoresis, facilitating the separation and analysis of biomolecules based on their size and charge.
  3. Biomedical Research: BIS-TRIS is utilized in various biomedical research studies and diagnostic assays for the preparation of reagents, buffers, and cell culture media, ensuring optimal conditions for cell growth, proliferation, and viability.
  4. Pharmaceutical Formulations: It is employed as a pH-adjusting agent and stabilizer in the formulation of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biologics to enhance their solubility, stability, and shelf-life.
  5. Protein Crystallization: BIS-TRIS is used in protein crystallization experiments as a buffer component to control the pH and maintain the stability of protein samples, facilitating the formation of high-quality protein crystals for X-ray crystallography studies.
  6. Enzyme Kinetics: It serves as a buffering agent in enzyme kinetics studies to maintain the pH of reaction mixtures within a narrow range, allowing accurate measurement of enzymatic activity and substrate turnover rates.
  7. Diagnostic Assays: BIS-TRIS is employed in various diagnostic assays and immunoassays for the detection of biomarkers, pathogens, and analytes in clinical samples, providing consistent and reliable results.
  8. Cell Biology: It is used in cell biology research for the preparation of cell culture media, buffers, and solutions required for cell isolation, maintenance, and experimentation, ensuring optimal physiological conditions for cellular processes.
  9. Industrial Biotechnology: BIS-TRIS finds application in industrial biotechnology processes for the production of biofuels, enzymes, and biomolecules, serving as a buffering component in fermentation and bioprocessing systems.
  10. Chemical Synthesis: It is utilized as a pH-controlling agent and catalyst in various chemical synthesis reactions, particularly in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry, to facilitate the formation of desired products.