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Tromethamine  

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Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Tri(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane
  • Trisamine
  • Tris Buffer
  • Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane
  • Trometamol

Scope note

  • 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)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014325

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