Thermo Scientific™ Pierce Tris – ≥99.8% Pure, 1 kg

High-Purity Reagent-Grade Tris Base for Reliable Buffer Preparation in Molecular Biology

Thermo Scientific™ Pierce Tris (tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane) is a white crystalline powder used as a primary buffering agent in a wide range of molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell culture applications. With a purity of ≥99.8%, this Tris base is ideal for preparing highly consistent and stable buffer solutions, such as Tris-HCl, TBS, and TE buffer, especially for pH-sensitive biological protocols.

Tris is widely recognized for its optimal buffering capacity between pH 7.0 and 9.0, making it an indispensable component for nucleic acid extraction, protein electrophoresis, Western blotting, enzyme reactions, and cell lysis buffers.

Key Features & Benefits

✅ Ultra-High Purity (≥99.8%) – Ensures reproducibility in pH-sensitive experiments

✅ Versatile Buffering Range (pH 7–9) – Suitable for DNA/RNA and protein workflows

✅ Crystalline Powder Form – Easy to weigh, dissolve, and store

✅ Stable and Consistent – Reliable buffering capacity over time

✅ Research-Grade Quality – Trusted for use in laboratory reagent formulations

Applications

• Buffer Preparation for Molecular Biology – Tris-HCl, TE buffer, TBS, and more
• Electrophoresis & Western Blotting – Maintains pH stability in running and transfer buffers
• Nucleic Acid Extraction & Purification – Maintains pH during lysis and elution steps
• Enzyme Assays & Protein Workflows – Ideal for maintaining enzyme stability and activity
• Cell Culture & Biochemistry – Component of cell lysis and storage buffers

Technical Specifications

Storage & Handling

• Storage Conditions: Keep in original container, away from heat and direct sunlight
• Shelf Life: Stable under recommended storage conditions
• Handling: Use appropriate PPE; avoid moisture exposure to preserve powder consistency

Thermo Scientific™ Pierce Tris is a lab-standard reagent for preparing reliable and stable biological buffers. Its ≥99.8% purity, wide buffering range, and consistent performance make it the reagent of choice for researchers requiring precision and reproducibility in pH-sensitive molecular workflows.