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BIS-TRIS Propane

 

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Sigma-Aldrich® BIS-TRIS Propane Physical Properties
Synonyms     1,3-Bis[tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamino]propane BIS-TRIS Propane Image
Molecular Formula CH2[CH2NHC(CH2OH)3]2 Beilstein Registry 1786109 Useful pH range 6.3 - 9.5
Molecular Weight 282.33 MDL Number MFCD00004689 pKa (at 25) (1) 6.8, (2) 9.0
CAS Number 64431-96-5 EG/EC Number 264-899-3 Melting Point 164 - 165 °C(lit.)
Sigma-Aldrich BIS-TRIS Propane Specifications Comparison
  B6755 B4679 B9410
Grade ≥99.0% (titration) BPC, cell culture tested, insect cell culture tested,
≥99.0% (titration)
SigmaUltra, ≥99.0% (titration)
Purity ≥99.0% ≥99.0% >99.0%
Reagent Testing
  B6755 B4679 B9410
Enhanced Quality
Profile Buffers
X X X
260NM     ≤0.1
290NM ≤0.05 ≤0.05 ≤0.05
IR X X X
pH     10.0 - 12.0
(20 °C, 1 M in H2O)
Karl Fischer ≤0.2% ≤0.2% ≤0.2%
Insoluble Matter     ≤0.1%
Residue on Ignition     ≤0.1%
Life Science Testing
  B6755 B4679 B9410
Endotoxin   ≤1 eu/mg  
SPC   ≤100 cfu/g  
Cell test   X  
RNAse   X  
DNAse   X  
Nickase   X  
Protease   X  
Proton NMR Spectrum ≤0.5% Tris ≤0.5% Tris ≤0.5% Tris
Trace Elemental Impurities
  B6755 B4679 B9410
Ammonia(NH4)     ≤0.05%
Sodium(Na)     ≤0.005%
Phosphorus(P)     ≤0.005%
Chloride(Cl)     ≤0.05%
Sulfate(SO4)     ≤0.05%
Aluminum(Al)     ≤0.0005%
Calcium(Ca)     ≤0.0005%
Copper(Cu)     ≤0.0005%
Iron(Fe)     ≤0.0005%
Potassium(K)     ≤0.005%
Lead(Pb) ≤0.0005% ≤0.0005% ≤0.001%
Magnesium(Mg)     ≤0.0005%
Zinc(Zn)     ≤0.0005%
 
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