HEPES CAS: 7365-45-9 |
HEPES is used as biochemisty buffers. It is referred to as a second generation Good's buffer, which displays improved solubility and stability compared to traditional Good's buffers. |
CAS NO: |
7365-45-9 |
EINECS NO |
230-907-9 |
Ingredients |
2-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinyl]ethanesulfonic Acid |
Content of active ingredients |
≥99.5% |
Grade |
AR/ACS equivalent |
Molecular Formula |
C8H18N2O4S |
Molecular Weight : |
238.3 |
Buffering Range |
6.8~8.2 |
Packaging |
Pkg of 1Kg/10Kg/25Kg |
Storage |
Room Temperature |
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Specification |
Apparence |
White Powder or Crystalline |
APHA (Color, 0.5M NaOH solution) |
≤20 |
Solubility (Turbidity,0.5M NaOH solution) |
Clear |
Assay (Titration by HCI) |
≥99.5% |
Infrared Spectrum Complies |
Conforms to Structure |
UV Absorbance 260mm 0.1M aqueous solution |
absorbance≤0.03 |
UV Absorbance 280mm 0.1M aqueous solution |
absorbance≤0.03 |
UV Absorbance 260mm 1.0M aqueous solution |
absorbance≤0.05 |
UV Absorbance 290mm 1.0M aqueous solution |
absorbance≤0.05 |
pH@ 25°C |
10.6~11.6 |
Loss on drying(105℃ for 3 Hours) Wt% |
≤3.0% |
Water insoluble |
≤0.03% |
Heavy Metals Pb |
≤5ppm |
Iron Fe |
≤5ppm |
Chloride Cl |
≤5ppm |
Calcium Ca |
≤10ppm |
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Usage |
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HEPES is used in various biological application such as electrophoresis, protein separation. It is a zwitterion buffer, in general to work with other buffers to provide a stable pH rage. |