Description:
TRIS(2-CARBOXYETHYL)PHOSPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE or TCEP-HCl, is an organophosphorus compound used as a reducing agent in biochemistry and molecular biology. It is a derivative of phosphine and has the chemical formula of C9H16ClO6P. TECP-HCl is a white powder that is soluble in water and a range of organic solvents, such as acetone and ethanol. Its solubility increases with decreasing pH, making it a useful reagent for pH control.
Chemical Properties:
white powder
Uses:
TRIS(2-CARBOXYETHYL)PHOSPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE is used in various industrial applications, such as in the production of pharmaceutical drugs, the stabilization of agrochemicals, and the manufacture of hydraulic fluids. It is also used as a chelating agent and corrosion inhibitor. In addition, it has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
TRIS(2-CARBOXYETHYL)PHOSPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE is also used in the production of hydraulic fluids and in the corrosion prevention of metal components. It acts as an inhibitor of corrosion by forming a protective film on the metal surface. It also aids in the removal of rust, as well as reducing the reactivity of metals.