2-Aminopropane-1,3-diol

• CAT Number: R021688
• CAS Number: 534-03-2
• Molecular Formula: C3H9NO2
• Molecular Weight: 91.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propylamine; 1,3-Dihydroxyisopropylamine; 2-Amino-1,3-dihydroxypropane; 2-Amino-1,3-propanediol; 2-Aminoglycerol; 2-Hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethylamine; NSC 93746; Serinol
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-aminopropane-1,3-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H9NO2/c4-3(1-5)2-6/h3,5-6H,1-2,4H2
• InChIKey: KJJPLEZQSCZCKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(CO)N)O

2-Aminopropane-1,3-diol（Cat No.:R021688）, also known as tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (THAM), is an organic compound consisting of an amine group attached to a propane backbone with hydroxymethyl groups at the 1 and 3 positions. It is commonly used as a buffer in biological and biochemical research due to its ability to maintain a stable pH environment in solutions, particularly in laboratory settings. THAM is also utilized in pharmaceutical formulations as a stabilizer and in the synthesis of various compounds. It plays a significant role in controlling pH in physiological systems and is integral to many enzyme assays.