HEPES, molecular biology reagent, =99%
Key Features and Details
HEPES is a zwitterionic organic chemical buffering agent.
SYNONYMS: N-2-Hydroxyethylpiperazine-N´-2-ethanesulfonic acid; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-(2-ethanesulfonic acid); 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-1-ethanesulfonic acid
CAS: #
7365-45-9
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C8H18N2O4S
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 238.3
BEILSTEIN REGISTRY No.: 883043
EC No: 230-907-9
MDL No: MFCD00006158
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
HEPES is a zwitterionic organic chemical buffering agent.
Application Notes
HEPES is widely used in many biochemical reactions and as a buffering agent in some cell culture media.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Buffering agent
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: 02194827-CF
Base Catalog Number: 194827
Alternate Names: N-2-Hydroxyethylpiperazine-N´-2-ethanesulfonic acid; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-(2-ethanesulfonic acid); 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-1-ethanesulfonic acid
Beilstein Registration No
: 883043
CAS
: #
7365-45-9
EC No
: 230-907-9
Format
: Powder
Grade
: Molecular Biology
MDL No
: MFCD00006158
Melting Point
: 234 °C(Lit.)
Molecular Formula
: C8H18N2O4S
Molecular Weight
: 238.3
pH
: 4.0 - 5.5 (1% aq soln); Useful pH range=6.8-8.2(Lit)
pKa
: 7.5 (25 °C) (Lit.)
PPE
: Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
Purity
: =99%
RTECS No
: TL6809000
Solubility
: Soluble in 10% aq solution(Clear, Colorless Solution).
Sterilization of Solutions
: Solutions may be autoclaved under standard conditions
UV Visible Absorbance
: OD250 (10% aq soln) <0.2, OD260 (10% aq soln) <0.1, OD280 (10% aq soln) <0.1