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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Alkali Scientific CellPro™ HEPES Buffer, 1M pH7.3, 500mL
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CellPro™ HEPES Buffer, 1M pH7.3, 500mL
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S2 Media 100mL 1x Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS), pH 7.5, 125mL PP Boston Round Bottle, 1ea
1x Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS), pH 7.5 has many applications due to its isotonic nature, including uses as a rinse fluid, diluent, and buffer. Phosphate salts are nontoxic to living cells and have a high buffering capacity. pH maintenance is important in retaining cell viability and in the recovery and revitalization of injured or damaged cells during bacterial culture and analysis. PBS is generally used as a 10mM working solution containing a mixture of sodium chloride and inorganic phosphate salts.• Product meets AOAC, APHA, BAM, CLSI, SM-Dairy, SMWW, and USP-NF reference methods and performance criteria.• For in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use.• PBS should be used by trained professionals within a laboratory setting. • Product is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of disease or other human conditions.
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S2 Media 100mL 1x Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS), pH 7.4, 125mL Media Bottle, 1ea
1x Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS), pH 7.4 has many applications due to its isotonic nature, including uses as a rinse fluid, diluent, and buffer. Phosphate salts are nontoxic to living cells and have a high buffering capacity. pH maintenance is important in retaining cell viability and in the recovery and revitalization of injured or damaged cells during bacterial culture and analysis. PBS is generally used as a 10mM working solution containing a mixture of sodium chloride and inorganic phosphate salts.• Product meets AOAC, APHA, BAM, CLSI, SM-Dairy, SMWW, and USP-NF reference methods and performance criteria.• For in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use.• PBS should be used by trained professionals within a laboratory setting. • Product is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of disease or other human conditions.
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Bioworld BES-Buffered Saline (2X), 100 mL
Product DescriptionBES (N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) saline buffer has a concentration of 2X and a pH of 7.1 at 25°C. BES is a zwitterionic buffer used in biochemistry and molecular biology, and has been used to study versatile catalyst precursors for mild hydrocarboxylation of alkanes to carboxylic acids. BES was used to determine that saline buffers minimize the action of interfering factors in the bacterial endotoxins test. This saline buffer contains 50 mM BES, 1.5 mM Na2HPO4, and 280 mM NaCl.For laboratory use only. Not fit for agricultural, household, clinical use or human consumption.
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Bioworld Bicine, 100 g
A zwitterionic amino acid buffer agent used for low temperature work Technical Information:Synonym: N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine Titration: > 98.0% (0.1N NaOH)Water content: < 2.0%Usage: bioWORLD's products are supplied for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as a drug, agricultural or pesticidal product , food additive or as a household chemical.Appearance: PowderBoiling Point : 388.55 °C at 760 mmHgDensity : 1.05 g/cm3 at 20 °C (lit.)HS Code : 29225000Melting Point: 190 °C (dec.)(lit.)PH Value: 4.3-5.3 (1%)RTECS Number: MB9700000
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Bioworld ACES Buffer, 0.5M, pH 6.5, 250 mL
Product DescriptionACES (N-(2-acetamindo)-2-aminoethancesulfonic acid) buffer has a concentration of 0.5M and a pH level of 6.5. Buffer was prepared in 18.2 megohms water and filtered through 0.22 micron filter. ACES has been used to develop buffers for both agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. A saturated solution contains 0.22M at 0°C and a melting point greater than 220°C. ACES binds Cu2+, but not significantly Mg2+, Ca2+, or Mn2+. Product is stored at room temperature.
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Bioworld ACES Buffer, 0.5M, pH 6.5, 100 mL
Product DescriptionACES (N-(2-acetamindo)-2-aminoethancesulfonic acid) buffer has a concentration of 0.5M and a pH level of 6.5. Buffer was prepared in 18.2 megohms water and filtered through 0.22 micron filter. ACES has been used to develop buffers for both agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. A saturated solution contains 0.22M at 0°C and a melting point greater than 220°C. ACES binds Cu2+, but not significantly Mg2+, Ca2+, or Mn2+. Product is stored at room temperature.
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Bioworld Bis-Tris Propane, 500 g
A non-zwitterionic buffer that is useful in the pH 6.3-9.5 rangeSynonym: 1,3-Bis[tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamino]propane Appearance: SolidBoiling Point : 573.3 °CDensity : 1.326 g/cm3IUPAC_Name: 2,2'-(1,3-Propanediyldiimino)Bis[2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-Propanediol]Melting Point: 164-165 °CPH Value: 6.3 - 9.5
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Bioworld BES Buffer, 0.5M, pH 7.5, 250 mL
Product DescriptionBES (2-(Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) amino) ethanesulfonic acid) buffer has a concentration of 0.5M and a pH value of 7.5. BES is a zwitterionic buffer used in biochemistry and molecular biology, and has been used to study versatile catalyst precursors for mild hydrocarboxylation of alkanes to carboxylic acids. BES was used to determine that saline buffers minimize the action of interfering factors in the bacterial endotoxins test.For laboratory use only. Not fit for agricultural, household, clinical use or human consumption.
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Boston Bioproducts Inc HEPES Buffer (1 M, pH 7.0) - 500ml
The HEPES [4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid)] Buffer is a versatile Good's zwitterionic buffering agent widely used in various applications in biochemistry and molecular biology. It maintains a stable pH in the range of 6.8 to 8.2, making it ideal for various applications at physiological pH, including cell culture, protein purification, isoelectric focusing, enzyme studies, bioprocessing, and live cell imaging.
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Teknova 1M HEPES, pH 7.0. 1000mL, Sterile
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HEPES solution is a Goods buffer that is commonly used in cell culture and biochemical applications. It is well known for its ability to maintain pH level, making it an essential part of any experiment that requires a stable pH. It has a buffering range of 6.8 - 8.2.
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CEDARLANE TRIS-HCL BUFFER 1M PH 8.3 1L
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NC2867967 TRIS-HCL BUFFER 1M PH 8.3 1L
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Teknova 10X DPBS with 0.5% Tween 20, pH 7.4. 1000mL, Non-Sterile.
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Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) is a salt solution that is commonly used in physiological and biochemical experiments. It can be used to maintain pH neutrality or to buffer against changes in pH in order to provide optimal conditions for cellular growth and function. The buffering range is between pH 6.8 and 7.4.
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BOSTON BIOPRODUCTS INC HEPES BUFFER 1M PH7.8 500ML
NC3309683 HEPES BUFFER 1M PH7.8 500ML
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Alkali Scientific QuickSilver TBS-T Buffer Powder, 100 Pouches
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QuickSilver™ Buffer Powder packs offer extreme convenience and will change the way you prepare buffers in your lab. They are quick, and easy to use. Convenient premeasured pouches make 1L of 1X buffer. There is no pH adjusent needed and they offer a long shelf life. They come supplied with preprinterd bottle labels for easy identification. 100 pouches per pack.
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