Thermo Scientific Chemicals MES hydrate, 99+%

Description

MES hydrate is a zwitterionic N-substituted aminosulfonic acid, known as Good’s buffer, is utilized for many biological applications. It is a useful resolving agent for very small proteins on bis-tris gels. It is mainly used as a biological buffer in plant cell cultures. Buffer solutions are used as a means of keeping pH at a nearly constant value in a wide variety of chemical applications.

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Applications
MES hydrate is a zwitterionic N-substituted aminosulfonic acid, known as Good’s buffer, is utilized for many biological applications. It is a useful resolving agent for very small proteins on bis-tris gels. It is mainly used as a biological buffer in plant cell cultures. Buffer solutions are used as a means of keeping pH at a nearly constant value in a wide variety of chemical applications.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in organic solvents.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1266615-59-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H13NO4S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 195.23
• MDL Number: MFCD00149409
• InChI Key: SXGZJKUKBWWHRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-(4-Morpholinyl)ethanesulfonic acid hydrate; 4-Morpholineethanesulfonic acid hydrate
• IUPAC Name: 2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethane-1-sulfonic acid
• SMILES: OS(=O)(=O)CCN1CCOCC1

• Melting Point: ∽308°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 141319
• Merck Index: 14,5902
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 195.24 (Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: MES hydrate

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