N-Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
Agent Name
N-Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid
Alternative Name
TES
CAS Number
7365-44-8
Formula
C6-H15-N-O6-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl-2-aminomethane sulfonic acid; 2-(Tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamino)ethane-1-sulphonic acid; Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-((2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl)amino)-; N-Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl-2-aminomethane sulfonate; TES [ChemIDplus] 2-[[2-Hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]amino]ethanesulfonic acid; N-[2-Hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]taurine; [Merck Index]
Category
Biological Buffers
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White odorless crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a biological buffer; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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