T17917
Tricine
≥99% (titration), reagent grade, crystalline
Synonym(s):
N-[Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl]glycine
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Linear Formula:
(HOCH2)3CNHCH2CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
179.17
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1937804
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161700
NACRES:
NA.25
biological source
synthetic
Quality Level
grade
reagent grade
assay
≥99% (titration)
form
crystalline
storage condition
(Tightly closed. Dry)
impurities
<0.5% water
color
white
useful pH range
7.4-8.8
pKa (25 °C)
8.1
mp
187 °C
solubility
water: 0.1 M, clear, colorless
cation traces
Pb: ≤5 ppm
storage temp.
room temp
SMILES string
OCC(CO)(CO)NCC(O)=O
InChI
1S/C6H13NO5/c8-2-6(3-9,4-10)7-1-5(11)12/h7-10H,1-4H2,(H,11,12)
InChI key
SEQKRHFRPICQDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Tricine, a zwitterionic biological buffer, is commonly employed in research applications such as enzyme assays, electrophoresis, cell biology, and biochemical studies. Its increased negative charge compared to glycine ensures rapid migration during electrophoresis, facilitating efficient separation of low-molecular-weight proteins in gels with lower acrylamide percentages. Moreover, Tricine may also be used in cryopreservation media, aiding in the preservation of tissues and organs.
Tricine′s valuable properties for biological research include its zwitterionic nature, wide buffering range (pH 7.4-8.8), classification as a Good′s buffering agent, non-toxicity to cells, and high water solubility and clarity. These attributes make it suitable for metal-sensitive systems, stable pH maintenance, optimal biological applications, cell biology studies, and accurate measurements. Additionally, Tricine may find utilization in capillary zone electrophoresis, high-performance liquid chromatography, and ion exchange chromatography, demonstrating adaptability across analytical techniques.
Tricine′s valuable properties for biological research include its zwitterionic nature, wide buffering range (pH 7.4-8.8), classification as a Good′s buffering agent, non-toxicity to cells, and high water solubility and clarity. These attributes make it suitable for metal-sensitive systems, stable pH maintenance, optimal biological applications, cell biology studies, and accurate measurements. Additionally, Tricine may find utilization in capillary zone electrophoresis, high-performance liquid chromatography, and ion exchange chromatography, demonstrating adaptability across analytical techniques.
Application
Buffer component for separation of low molecular weight peptides.
Tricine is intended to use for:
- Electrophoresis To separate low-weight peptides and proteins
- Crystallization of proteins of varying pH
- Resuspension of cell pellets
- Enzyme assays
- Tissue culture
Features and Benefits
- Ideal as a Biological buffer for Cell Biology and Biochemical research
- Effective Buffering from pH 7.4 - 8.8 with a pKa of 8.1 (25 °C)
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk_germany
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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