Thermo Scientific Chemicals MES monohydrate, 98%

Description

MES monohydrate is a biological buffer often referred to as Good’s buffer. It is useful for cell culture media and protein based buffer formulations to maintain a stable environment in solution. It is also used in the purification bioprocesses of antibodies, peptides, proteins, blood components and growth factors. It is a useful resolving agent for very small proteins on bis-tris gels. 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 monohydrate is a biological buffer often referred to as Good’s buffer. It is useful for cell culture media and protein based buffer formulations to maintain a stable environment in solution. It is also used in the purification bioprocesses of antibodies, peptides, proteins, blood components and growth factors. It is a useful resolving agent for very small proteins on bis-tris gels. 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.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: ∼308°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Beilstein: 141319
• Merck Index: 14,5902
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 213.26 (195.24 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: MES monohydrate

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