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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H18N2O4S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
238.30
Beilstein:
883043
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161704
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.75
product line
BioXtra
Quality Level
Assay
≥99.5% (titration)
form
powder
technique(s)
cell culture | embryo: suitable
pH
5.0-6.5 (25 °C, 238 g/L)
useful pH range
6.8-8.2
pKa (25 °C)
7.5
7.5
solubility
water: 500 mg/mL, clear, colorless
absorption
≤0.05 at 290 in H2O at 33%
SMILES string
OCCN1CCN(CC1)CCS(O)(=O)=O
InChI
1S/C8H18N2O4S/c11-7-5-9-1-3-10(4-2-9)6-8-15(12,13)14/h11H,1-8H2,(H,12,13,14)
InChI key
JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
HEPES has been described as one of the best all-purpose buffers available for biological research. At biological pH, the molecule is zwitterionic, and is effective as a buffer at pH 6.8 to 8.2 (pKa 7.55). HEPES has been used in a wide variety of applications, including tissue culture. It is commonly used to buffer cell culture media in air. HEPES finds its usage in in vitro experiments on Mg. It is typically used in cell culture at concentration between 5mM to 30mM.
Application
HEPES has been used:
- As a constituent of modified Eagle′s minimum essential medium for in vitro culturing of spermatogenic cells and as a constituent of the cryoprotectant used to preserve these germ cells
- As a component of modified Ham′s F-10 for the incubation of doe zygotes to carry out Haploid male hemizygous recipient production
- in the preparation of 90% Percoll solution used in Percoll- gradient method for sperm collection and preparation
Other Notes
This product has been qualified for use in cell and mouse embryo culture.
Easily compare specifications for HEPES products with the HEPES specification table.
Physical properties
Useful pH range: 6.8 - 8.2
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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