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Thermo Scientific Chemicals CHES, 99%
Description
CHES is zwitterionic buffer useful in pH range 8.6 to 10.0.CHES is widely utilized as a buffer which is used for investigations on pH-dependent processes in enzymology. It has been shown to have an unusually high affinity for the iodoacetate binding site of liver alcohol dehydrogenase.
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CHES is zwitterionic buffer useful in pH range 8.6 to 10.0.CHES is widely utilized as a buffer which is used for investigations on pH-dependent processes in enzymology. It has been shown to have an unusually high affinity for the iodoacetate binding site of liver alcohol dehydrogenase.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | >300°C |
Quantity | 500 g |
Assay Percent Range | 0.99 |
Beilstein | 2967601 |
Merck Index | 14,2055 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 207.29 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Chemical Name or Material | CHES |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | Warning |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H319 Causes serious eye irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P280-P264-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
EINECSNumber | 203-115-6 |
TSCA | Yes |
storageNote1 | Hygroscopic |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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