Life Science Buffers
Balanced salt solutions and powders used for molecular, protein, nucleic acid, and cell biology applications including cell culture, electrophoresis, ELISA, and chromatography processes; available in a variety of formulations and grades.
Buffer solutions serve to keep pH (acidity or alkalinity) nearly constant in a variety of chemical and biological applications. For example, a bicarbonate buffer helps maintain the pH of blood, a buffered saline maintains cellular contents at a consistent pH level, and buffers help maintain a narrow pH range for enzymes to function correctly.
Most biological samples used in research are kept at a pH of about 7.4. Common biological buffers used for tissue culture include Dulbeccos phosphate buffered saline (PBS), Tris base, HEPES, MOPS, PIPES, and other formulations developed for specific cell lines or applications. Most buffers used in cell culture are also DNase-, RNase-, and protease-free.
The choice of buffer for a particular biological reaction or site depends on several factors:
- Temperature
- Desired or target pH
- Buffer toxicity (to the system)
- Buffer interactions with other system components
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Filtered Search Results
Thermo Scientific Chemicals TRIS, 1.0M buffer soln., pH 8.2
CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 MDL Number: MFCD00004679 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 6503 ChEBI: CHEBI:9754 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O
| PubChem CID | 6503 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 77-86-1 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 121.136 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:9754 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004679 |
| SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O |
| IUPAC Name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
| InChI Key | LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C4H11NO3 |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals MES, 0.5M buffer soln., pH 6.5
CAS: 145224-94-8 Molecular Formula: C6H15NO5S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 213.25 MDL Number: MFCD00149409 InChI Key: MIIIXQJBDGSIKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 16218417 IUPAC Name: 2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethane-1-sulfonic acid hydrate SMILES: O.OS(=O)(=O)CCN1CCOCC1
| PubChem CID | 16218417 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 145224-94-8 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 213.25 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00149409 |
| SMILES | O.OS(=O)(=O)CCN1CCOCC1 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethane-1-sulfonic acid hydrate |
| InChI Key | MIIIXQJBDGSIKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C6H15NO5S |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals BIS-TRIS, 0.2M buffer soln., pH 6.5
CAS: 6976-37-0 Molecular Formula: C8H19NO5 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 209.242 MDL Number: MFCD00002853 InChI Key: OWMVSZAMULFTJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 81462 ChEBI: CHEBI:41250 IUPAC Name: 2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: C(CO)N(CCO)C(CO)(CO)CO
| PubChem CID | 81462 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 6976-37-0 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 209.242 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:41250 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002853 |
| SMILES | C(CO)N(CCO)C(CO)(CO)CO |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
| InChI Key | OWMVSZAMULFTJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C8H19NO5 |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals PIPES, 0.5M buffer soln., pH 6.5
CAS: 5625-37-6 Molecular Formula: C8H18N2O6S2 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 302.36 MDL Number: MFCD00006159 InChI Key: IHPYMWDTONKSCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 79723 ChEBI: CHEBI:44933 IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(2-sulfoethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid SMILES: C1CN(CCN1CCS(=O)(=O)O)CCS(=O)(=O)O
| PubChem CID | 79723 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 5625-37-6 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 302.36 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:44933 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00006159 |
| SMILES | C1CN(CCN1CCS(=O)(=O)O)CCS(=O)(=O)O |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[4-(2-sulfoethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid |
| InChI Key | IHPYMWDTONKSCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C8H18N2O6S2 |
| Description | Colorless |
|---|---|
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Chemical Name or Material | Buffer |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
| Concentration | 10X |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals MES monohydrate, 99+%, for biochemistry
CAS: 145224-94-8 Molecular Formula: C6H15NO5S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 213.25 MDL Number: MFCD00149409 InChI Key: MIIIXQJBDGSIKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid monohydrate PubChem CID: 16218417 IUPAC Name: 2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethane-1-sulfonic acid hydrate SMILES: O.OS(=O)(=O)CCN1CCOCC1
| PubChem CID | 16218417 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 145224-94-8 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 213.25 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00149409 |
| SMILES | O.OS(=O)(=O)CCN1CCOCC1 |
| Synonym | 2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid monohydrate |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethane-1-sulfonic acid hydrate |
| InChI Key | MIIIXQJBDGSIKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C6H15NO5S |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals TRIS, 0.5M buffer soln., pH 8.5
CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 MDL Number: MFCD00004679 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 6503 ChEBI: CHEBI:9754 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O
| PubChem CID | 6503 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 77-86-1 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 121.136 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:9754 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004679 |
| SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O |
| IUPAC Name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
| InChI Key | LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C4H11NO3 |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals TRIS-glycine-SDS running buffer (10X), pH 8.5
TRIS-glycine-SDS running buffer (10X), suitable for protein gel analysis, is used in several research areas, including biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology.
| Solubility Information | It is soluble in water. |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Plastic bottle |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Chemical Name or Material | TRIS-glycine-SDS running buffer (10X) |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
Tris, MP Biomedicals™
CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, THAM, Tris base, Trometamol, Tromethamine, Tris-[hydroxymethyl]amino-methane PubChem CID: 6503 ChEBI: CHEBI:9754 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O
| PubChem CID | 6503 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 77-86-1 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 121.136 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:9754 |
| SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O |
| Synonym | 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, THAM, Tris base, Trometamol, Tromethamine, Tris-[hydroxymethyl]amino-methane |
| IUPAC Name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
| InChI Key | LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C4H11NO3 |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals TRIS, 1.0M buffer soln., pH 7.6
CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 MDL Number: MFCD00004679 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 6503 ChEBI: CHEBI:9754 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O
| PubChem CID | 6503 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 77-86-1 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 121.136 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:9754 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004679 |
| SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O |
| IUPAC Name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
| InChI Key | LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C4H11NO3 |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals HEPES, 0.5M buffer soln., pH 7.5
CAS: 7365-45-9 Molecular Formula: C8H18N2O4S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 238.30 MDL Number: MFCD00006158 InChI Key: JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 23831 ChEBI: CHEBI:42334 IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid SMILES: OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1
| PubChem CID | 23831 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7365-45-9 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 238.30 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:42334 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00006158 |
| SMILES | OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid |
| InChI Key | JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C8H18N2O4S |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals TAPSO, for biochemistry
CAS: 68399-81-5 Molecular Formula: C7H17NO7S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 259.273 MDL Number: MFCD00038352 InChI Key: RZQXOGQSPBYUKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 3-(N-Tris-(hydroxymethyl)methylamino)-2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid PubChem CID: 109334 IUPAC Name: 3-[[1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl]amino]-2-hydroxypropane-1-sulfonic acid SMILES: C(C(CS(=O)(=O)O)O)NC(CO)(CO)CO
| PubChem CID | 109334 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 68399-81-5 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 259.273 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00038352 |
| SMILES | C(C(CS(=O)(=O)O)O)NC(CO)(CO)CO |
| Synonym | 3-(N-Tris-(hydroxymethyl)methylamino)-2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid |
| IUPAC Name | 3-[[1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl]amino]-2-hydroxypropane-1-sulfonic acid |
| InChI Key | RZQXOGQSPBYUKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C7H17NO7S |
HEPES Buffer, 1M Solution, Cell Culture Grade, MP Biomedicals
CAS: 7365-45-9 Molecular Formula: C8H18N2O4S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 238.30 MDL Number: MFCD00006158 InChI Key: JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 23831 ChEBI: CHEBI:42334 IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethane-1-sulfonic acid SMILES: OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1
| PubChem CID | 23831 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7365-45-9 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 238.30 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:42334 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00006158 |
| SMILES | OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethane-1-sulfonic acid |
| InChI Key | JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C8H18N2O4S |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals HEPES free acid, 99+%, for molecular biology, DNase, Rnase and Protease free
CAS: 7365-45-9 Molecular Formula: C8H18N2O4S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 238.30 MDL Number: MFCD00006158 InChI Key: JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 2-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazine]ethanesulfonic acid PubChem CID: 23831 ChEBI: CHEBI:42334 IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethane-1-sulfonic acid SMILES: OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1
| PubChem CID | 23831 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 7365-45-9 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 238.30 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:42334 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00006158 |
| SMILES | OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1 |
| Synonym | 2-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazine]ethanesulfonic acid |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethane-1-sulfonic acid |
| InChI Key | JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C8H18N2O4S |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals CHES, 98+%, for biochemistry
CAS: 103-47-9 Molecular Formula: C8H17NO3S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 207.288 MDL Number: MFCD00003835 InChI Key: MKWKNSIESPFAQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 2-(Cyclohexylamino)ethanesulfonic acid PubChem CID: 66898 IUPAC Name: 2-(cyclohexylamino)ethanesulfonic acid SMILES: C1CCC(CC1)NCCS(=O)(=O)O
| PubChem CID | 66898 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 103-47-9 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 207.288 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003835 |
| SMILES | C1CCC(CC1)NCCS(=O)(=O)O |
| Synonym | 2-(Cyclohexylamino)ethanesulfonic acid |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(cyclohexylamino)ethanesulfonic acid |
| InChI Key | MKWKNSIESPFAQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C8H17NO3S |