HEPES, Biological Buffer
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Introducing HEPES, a high-performance biological buffer renowned for its proficiency in maintaining physiological pH levels across a range of conditions. As a zwitterionic organic chemical, HEPES falls into the category of the ‘20 Good’s Buffers,’ making it a valuable asset in cellular and molecular biology applications.
Key Features:
- Optimal pH Maintenance: HEPES is specially designed to uphold physiological pH even under varying concentrations of carbon dioxide, ensuring ideal conditions for cell culture experiments.
- Temperature Stability: Exhibiting decreased water dissociation with lower temperatures, HEPES effectively preserves enzyme function and structural integrity during experiments conducted at reduced thermal conditions.
- Light Sensitivity: For optimal performance, it is essential to keep HEPES-containing solutions shielded from light, particularly when used in low-temperature applications.
Chemical Specifications:
| Chemical Characteristics |
Biological Buffer |
| Chemical CAS Number |
7365-45-9 |
| Chemical Formula |
C8H18O4N2S |
| Chemical Formula Weight |
F.W. 238.30 |
| Chemical Specs |
Assay Min. 99%
MAXIMUM LIMITS:
Lead (Pb) 0.001%
Loss on Drying 0.5%
Sulfated Ash 0.1% |
| Chemical UPS Limit |
150 lb |
| Health |
1 |
| Flammability |
1 |
| Chemical Category |
Biological Buffer Compounds |
Choose HEPES for your lab's buffering requirements and enhance the accuracy of your results while ensuring the stability of your biological samples.
