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)
Synonyms
THAM
1,1,1-tris(hydroxymethyl)methanamine
Tromethamine
aminotris(hydroxymethyl)methane
Trometamol
2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol
Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane
Tris
Brand Names
Tham Solution 36mg/ml
Tham
Sooryehan Hyo Fermented Sun Block
Indication
For the prevention and correction of metabolic acidosis.
Categories
Alcohols
Blood and Blood Forming Organs
Blood Substitutes and Perfusion Solutions
Buffers
Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting
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