Thermo Scientific Chemicals HEPES, 1.0M buffer soln., pH 7.5

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
Miscible with 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
• PubChem CID: 23831
• ChEBI: CHEBI:42334
• SMILES: OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1

• Concentration: 1.0 M
• pH: 7.5
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethane-1-sulfonic acid
• Chemical Name or Material: HEPES buffer soln.

Safety and Handling

TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only