2-hydroxy-3-[[2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]amino]propanesulphonic acid (TAPSO) NEW

Purity Specification: 99%

Product Category: 2-Hydroxypropanesulfonic Acid-based Biological Buffers

Grade: Pharmaceutical Grade                                    

Alias: N-Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl-2-aminopropanesulfonic acid

Molecular Formula: C7H17NO7S

Storage Conditions: Store at 25°C, protected from light.

Properties:

1. Appearance: White crystalline solid or colorless crystalline powder.

2. Solubility: Easily soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohols and acetonitrile; slightly soluble in diethyl ether.

3. Stability: Stable in air and light.

Applications:

1. Pharmaceutical Field: N-Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl-2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid can be used as a therapeutic agent to lower cysteine levels in the body, aiding in the treatment of diseases such as cystic fibrosis.

2. Cosmetics Field: Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, N-Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl-2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid can be incorporated into skincare products to improve skin quality.

3. Chemical Synthesis: N-Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl-2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid serves as an important intermediate in organic synthesis, utilized in the production of other organic compounds.

TAPSO is a common biological buffer and a pH-stabilizing reagent, with an effective pH range of 7–8 and a pKa value of 7.5–9.0. TAPSO contains a Tris group and exhibits reactivity comparable to that of zwitterionic glycine peptides.