Thermo Scientific Chemicals HEPES, 99%

Description

HEPES is common buffer for biological sciences, particularly used in cell culture to maintain physiological pH. It acts a buffering component, which is used in the preparation of buffers. It is described as one of the best all-purpose buffers available for use in biological research.

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Applications
HEPES is common buffer for biological sciences, particularly used in cell culture to maintain physiological pH. It acts a buffering component, which is used in the preparation of buffers. It is described as one of the best all-purpose buffers available for use in biological research.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.  

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7365-45-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H18N2O4S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 238.30
• MDL Number: MFCD00006158
• InChI Key: JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid
• PubChem CID: 23831
• ChEBI: CHEBI:42334
• IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid
• SMILES: OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1

• Melting Point: ∼236°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 10 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Beilstein: 883043
• Merck Index: 14,4654
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 238.31
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: HEPES

RUO – Research Use Only