Thermo Scientific Chemicals MES hydrate, 99+%

Catalog No.	Quantity
AAH5647230	250 g
AAH5647236	500 g

Catalog No. AAH5647230 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. H5647230

Description

CAS: 1266615-59-1 | C6H13NO4S | 195.23 g/mol

MES hydrate is a zwitterionic N-substituted aminosulfonic acid, known as Good’s buffer, is utilized for many biological applications. It is a useful resolving agent for very small proteins on bis-tris gels. It is mainly used as a biological buffer in plant cell cultures. Buffer solutions are used as a means of keeping pH at a nearly constant value in a wide variety of chemical applications.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
MES hydrate is a zwitterionic N-substituted aminosulfonic acid, known as Good’s buffer, is utilized for many biological applications. It is a useful resolving agent for very small proteins on bis-tris gels. It is mainly used as a biological buffer in plant cell cultures. Buffer solutions are used as a means of keeping pH at a nearly constant value in a wide variety of chemical applications.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in organic solvents.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1266615-59-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H13NO4S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 195.23
• MDL Number: MFCD00149409
• InChI Key: SXGZJKUKBWWHRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-(4-Morpholinyl)ethanesulfonic acid hydrate; 4-Morpholineethanesulfonic acid hydrate
• IUPAC Name: 2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethane-1-sulfonic acid
• SMILES: OS(=O)(=O)CCN1CCOCC1

• Melting Point: ∽308°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 141319
• Merck Index: 14,5902
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 195.24 (Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: MES hydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	224-632-3
RTECSNumber	QE3479500
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only