Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane hydrochloride is used as a component of buffer solutions in biology, biochemistry and molecular biology. It is also used for crystallization of proteins at various pH values. Further, it inhibits motor responses to adrenergic motor nerve stimulation in smooth muscles. In addition to this, it is used in coelomic fluid and in cortland medium to store unfertilized rainbow trout eggs.
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ApplicationsTris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane hydrochloride is used as a component of buffer solutions in biology, biochemistry and molecular biology. It is also used for crystallization of proteins at various pH values. Further, it inhibits motor responses to adrenergic motor nerve stimulation in smooth muscles. In addition to this, it is used in coelomic fluid and in cortland medium to store unfertilized rainbow trout eggs.
SolubilitySoluble in water.
NotesHygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases.