HEPES (Fine White Crystals/Molecular Biology), Fisher BioReagents™

Commonly used buffering agent.

Catalog No. BP310-500

Description

Commonly used buffering agent

HEPES is commonly used as a buffering agent.

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: HEPES
• CAS: 7365-45-9
• pH: 5.0 to 6.5
• Quantity: 500 g
• Purity Grade Notes: DNase-, RNase- and Protease-Free
• Identification: Pass Test
• MDL Number: MFCD00006158
• Protease: Protease free
• Synonym: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N«-2-ethanesulfonic Acid
• InChI Key: JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid
• PubChem CID: 23831
• Percent Purity: ≥99%

• Absorbance: 0.01 max. (0.1M solution) at 280nm
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder or Solid
• DNase: DNase free
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99 %
• Molecular Formula: C8H18N2O4S
• Packaging: Poly Bottle
• Merck Index: 15, 4689
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water
• SMILES: OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 238.30
• ChEBI: CHEBI:42334
• Grade: Molecular Biology

Safety and Handling

WARNING!

Emergency Overview
Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. .

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:1
Instability:1

Recommended Storage : RT