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
![Research Products International Corp HEPPSO [N-(2-Hydroxyethyl) piperazine-N'-(2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid)], 25 Grams](https://assets.fishersci.com/TFS-Assets/CCG/product-images/VN00006095-H75070-25.0.JPG-250.jpg)
Research Products International Corp HEPPSO [N-(2-Hydroxyethyl) piperazine-N'-(2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid)], 25 Grams
HEPPSO (N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-(3-propanesulfonic acid)) is a zwitterionic buffering agent commonly used particularly in biochemical and molecular biology research. It is valued for its ability to maintain a stable pH in a variety of biological assays and experiments.
HEPPSO is often preferred for its buffering capacity over a wide pH range, typically between pH 6.8 to 8.2, making it suitable for various applications such as protein purification, enzyme assays, cell culture, and electrophoresis.
Additionally, HEPPSO is less likely to interfere with biological processes compared to some other buffering agents, making it a versatile choice for maintaining optimal conditions in biological experiments.
Research Products International Corp PIPES Sodium Salt 250 G
pKa (25°C): 6.8
The working pH range in aqueous solution is 6.5-7.5
Medchemexpress LLC Mes (2-morpholinoethanesulphonic acid) | 4432-31-9 | 99.85% | 1 ML
MES (2-Morpholinoethanesulphonic acid) is an amphoteric ion buffer designed for various biochemistry and molecular biology applications. It functions effectively within a pH range of 5.5-7.0 and is widely recognized as a Good's buffer, suitable for experiments including cell culture, enzyme activity determination, electrophoresis, and protein studies.
- Amphoteric ion buffer
- Buffer capacity from pH 5.5-7.0
- Ideal for cell culture, enzyme activity determination, electrophoresis, and protein studies
- Solid, white to off-white appearance
- Soluble in water and DMSO
Research Products International Corp PIPES FREE ACID ULTRAPURE, 1 KILOGRAM
Heavy metals: <10 ppm
pka (25°C): 6.8
The working pH range in aqueous solution is 6.5-7.5
Alkali Scientific CellPro™ HEPES Buffer, 0.5M, pH7.0, 125 ml bottle
CellPro™ HEPES Buffer, 0.5M, pH7.0, 125 ml bottle
Medchemexpress LLC HEPPS | 16052-06-5 | 99.0% | 50 G
HEPPS (EPPS) is a buffering agent with a useful pH range from 7.3 to 8.7. It reduces Aβ-aggregate-induced memory deficits and rescues cognitive deficits in mice. EPPS is orally active and penetrates the blood-brain barrier. It binds to amyloid-β aggregates and converts them into monomers, thereby reducing the formation of amyloid-β oligomers and plaques. This agent also rescues cell damage induced by amyloid-β aggregates.
- Binds to amyloid-β aggregates and converts them into monomers
- Reduces formation of amyloid-β oligomers and plaques
- Rescues cell damage induced by amyloid-β aggregates
- Improves cognitive dysfunction in APP/PS1 transgenic mice
- Reduces Aβ oligomer and plaque deposition in the brain
- Reduces glial GABA release in the brain
Bioworld ADA Buffer, 0.2M, pH 6.0, 100 mL
Product DescriptionADA (N-(2-acetamido)iminodiacetic acid) buffer has a concentration of 0.2M and a pH value of 6.0. It has a molecular weight of 190.2 and formula of C6H10N2O5. ADA is a zwitterionic buffer used in biochemistry and molecular biology, such as its use in protein-free medium for supporting chick embryo fibroblasts. It has also been shown to interfere with color development in bicinchoninic acid assay (BCA) for protein quantitation and used in isoelectric focusing of proteins in immobilized pH gradients.For laboratory use only. Not fit for agricultural, household, clinical use or human consumption.
FUJIFILM Biosciences RPMI Medium 1640 1X HEPES
RPMI Medium 1640 1X HEPES w/oL-Glutamine is designed for growth of humanLeukemia cells in either monolayers or suspension and is useful for a wide variety of suspension and monolayer cultures as well as for hybridomas
Hampton Research 100% TACSIMATE PH 8.0 200ML
HR2-829/100% Tacsimate pH 8.0 - 200 ml. Please note items from this supplier are non-returnable.
Medchemexpress LLC 2-Morpholinoethanesulphonic acid | 4432-31-9 | 554642 | 99.9% | 500 MG
MES (2-Morpholinoethanesulphonic acid) is an amphoteric ion buffer with a buffer capacity ranging from pH 5.5-7.0. As a Good's buffer, it is widely used in biochemistry and molecular biology experiments, including cell culture, enzyme activity determination, electrophoresis, and protein studies.
- Amphoteric ion buffer
- Buffer capacity: pH 5.5-7.0
- Widely used in biochemistry and molecular biology experiments
- Applications include cell culture, enzyme activity determination, electrophoresis, and protein studies
Bioworld BES (2-(Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) amino) ethanesulfonic acid) Buffer, 0.5M, pH 6.5, 250 mL
Synonym: N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid sodium salt, BES sodium saltBelongs to the class of Good buffers, as described in the research of Dr. Norman Good et al. (1966), optimized for molecular biology and biochemistry applications.The characteristics of a Good′s buffer include: pKa between 6.0 and 8.0, high solubility, non toxic, limited effect on biochemical reactions, very low absorbance between 240-700 nm, enzymatic and hydrolytic stability, minimal changes due to temperature and concentration, limited effects due to ionic or salt composition of the solution, limited interaction with mineral cations and limited permeability of biological membranes.Technical Information :pKa (25 °C) :7.1 (Free acid)Warning: For laboratory use only.Not fit for agricultural, household, clinical use or human consumption.Appearance: LiquidPH Value: 6.5
Electron Microscopy Sciences Hepes, Crystal, Biological Buffer, 7.0-8.0 pH 25 GR
(N-2-Hydroxyethylpiperazine-N'-2-Ethanesulfonic acid)
CAS #7365-45-9 C₈H₁₈O₄N₂S F.W. 238.30
Assay: >99%
Good's buffer.
pH: 7.0-8.0
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Alkali Scientific DIPSO [3 (N,N Bis(2 Hydroxyethyl)amino) 2 hydroxypropane sulfonic acid], 25 G
DIPSO (3 [N,N-Bis(2 Hydroxyethyl)amino] 2-hydroxypropane sulfonic acid) is a biochemical reagent available in a 25g bottle. This buffering agent is widely used in molecular biology, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry for maintaining stable pH levels in low pH environments. DIPSO is ideal for enzyme assays, protein research, and chromatography, where maintaining a precise pH is critical. It is also useful in protein purification and electrophoresis, providing consistent and reliable results. The 25g size is perfect for smaller scale experiments or routine laboratory applications where a high-quality buffering solution is necessary for pH regulation.