Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine

Catalog Number	ACM4097896
CAS	4097-89-6
Structure
Description	Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine, also known as Tris or 2-amino-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, is an organic compound commonly used in biochemical and physiological research. Tris is a zwitterion, meaning it carries both a positive and negative charge. It is widely used in laboratory experiments due to its buffering capacity, low toxicity, and low cost. Tris is a versatile compound with many applications in research and experimentation.
Synonyms	TREN compoundtriaminotriethylaminetris(2-aminoethyl)aminetris(2-aminoethyl)amine trihydrochloridetris-2-aminoethylamine
IUPAC Name	N',N'-bis(2-aminoethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine
Molecular Weight	146.23 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C6H18N4
Canonical SMILES	C(CN(CCN)CCN)N
InChI	InChI=1S/C6H18N4/c7-1-4-10(5-2-8)6-3-9/h1-9H2
InChI Key	MBYLVOKEDDQJDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application	Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine is widely used in scientific research and experimentation. It is commonly used in the study of biochemical and physiological processes, as it can act as a buffer to stabilize pH and maintain osmotic pressure. Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine is also used in protein purification, as it can help to maintain the activity of enzymes and proteins. Additionally, Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine is used in the study of nucleic acids and in the preparation of cell culture media.
GHS Pictogram	Corrosive; Acute Toxic; Health Hazard
Properties	Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine has been shown to have a variety of biochemical and physiological effects. It can help to stabilize proteins and enzymes, maintain osmotic pressure, and protect cells from damage. Additionally, Tris(2-aminoethyl)amine can help to prevent the denaturation of proteins, as well as inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi.