Tricine, 99%

About Tricine, 99%

Tricine is a biological buffer (Biochemistry grade) carrying the CAS registry number 5704-04-1, specified at 99% purity. The compound has the formula C6H13NO5, corresponding to a molecular weight of 179.17 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-[[1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl]amino]acetic acid. Alternative names: N-[Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl]glycine and N-Tris(hydroxymethyl)methylglycine.

In its supplied form it is white crystalline powder or crystals. Key physical data: a melting point of 187 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Key uses span buffer preparation, cell culture, electrophoresis and chromatography and molecular biology workflows. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 10 g, 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Buffer preparation
Cell culture
Electrophoresis & chromatography
Molecular biology workflows

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Tricine, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003133
CAS Number	5704-04-1
IUPAC name	2-[[1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl]amino]acetic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₃NO₅
Molecular weight	179.17 g/mol
Exact mass	179.0794
Grade	Biochemistry
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29225090
InChIKey	SEQKRHFRPICQDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(=O)O)NC(CO)(CO)CO
PubChem CID	79784

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White crystalline powder or crystals
Melting point	187 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-5.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 6
TPSA	110 Å²
Synonyms	N-[Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl]glycine, N-Tris(hydroxymethyl)methylglycine, N-[2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]glycine, Glycine, N-[2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]-, 2-((1,3-Dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl)amino)acetic acid, n-(2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl)glycine, 2-{[1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl]amino}acetic acid, Glycine, N-(2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl)-, 2-((1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl)azaniumyl)acetate, N-(Tri(hydroxymethyl)methyl)glycine, C6H13NO5, N-[1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl]glycine

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Tricine, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Tricine, 99% is 5704-04-1. It is also known as N-[Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl]glycine, N-Tris(hydroxymethyl)methylglycine, N-[2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]glycine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tricine, 99%?

Tricine, 99% has the molecular formula C6H13NO5 and a molecular weight of 179.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-[[1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl]amino]acetic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Tricine, 99% can I order?

We supply Tricine, 99% in Biochemistry (99%) grade, in 10 g, 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Tricine, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Tricine, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Tricine, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Tricine, 99% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.