TROMETAMOL
\tɹˈə͡ʊmtɐmˌɒl], \tɹˈəʊmtɐmˌɒl], \t_ɹ_ˈəʊ_m_t_ɐ_m_ˌɒ_l]\
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An organic amine proton acceptor. It is used in the synthesis of surface-active agents and pharmaceuticals; as an emulsifying agent for cosmetic creams and lotions, mineral oil and paraffin wax emulsions, as a biological buffer, and used as an alkalizer. (From Merck, 11th ed; Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1424)
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