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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Bioworld BES (2-(Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) amino) ethanesulfonic acid) Buffer, 0.5M, pH 6.0, 500 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: 6.0
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Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences BIS-TRIS BioPerformance Certified, suitable for cell culture, suitable for insect cell culture, >=98.0% | 6976-37-0 | MFCD00002853 | 25G
BIS-TRIS BioPerformance Certified, suitable for cell culture, suitable for insect cell culture, >=98.0% | Purity: >=98.0% | Mol Wt: 209.24 | 6976-37-0 | MFCD00002853 | 25G
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5000661308 PBS POWDER 10X 1L PREP
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5000661398 PBS TABLET 200ML PREP
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TARGETMOL CHEMICALS INC NVP-TAE 226 5MG
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Also available in 1 mL, 1 mg, 2 mg, 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg and bulk. Please contact Fisher for quotes. NVP-TAE 226 (TAE226) is a potent FAK inhibitor (IC50 5.5 nM), exhibiting even greater efficacy against Pyk2 (IC50 3.5 nM), and is 10- to 100-fold less effective against IGF-1R, InsR, c-Met, and ALK. Purity 98.07%
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Alkali Scientific CellPro™ Tris Buffered Saline 10X, pH 7.4, 1L
Alkali Scientific™ CellPro™ Tris solution offers sterile and filtered Tris buffer for various laboratory applications. This high-quality solution is meticulously prepared to ensure purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of scientific research and experimentation. With its sterile formulation, it minimizes the risk of contamination, making it suitable for a wide range of cell culture and molecular biology procedures. The filtered nature of the solution ensures clarity and reliability in experimental results, providing researchers with confidence in their findings. Whether used in protein biochemistry, DNA electrophoresis, or other molecular biology techniques, CellPro™ Tris solution delivers reliable performance and consistent results, contributing to the success of laboratory workflows.
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Alkali Scientific CellPro™ PBS Buffer, 1X pH 7.2, 100mL
Alkali Scientific™ CellPro™ PBS (Phosphate Buffered Saline) provides researchers with a reliable and consistent solution essential for various molecular and cellular biology applications. This meticulously prepared buffer is formulated to maintain a stable pH and osmolarity, ensuring optimal conditions for cell culture, protein assays, immunohistochemistry, and many other biological techniques. With its phosphate-based formulation, CellPro™ PBS offers excellent buffering capacity, making it suitable for maintaining the physiological pH of biological samples and preserving their integrity. Whether used for cell washing, sample dilution, or buffer exchange, CellPro™ PBS guarantees exceptional performance and reproducibility in every experiment. Trust in the quality and reliability of CellPro™ PBS to support your research needs and enable precise and consistent results.
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eMolecules benzyl N-[[4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-1-yl]methyl]carbamate | | | 1g
Pharmablock | benzyl N-[[4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.2]octan-1-yl]methyl]carbamate | 1g | 551109237 | PBJP030 | | | | 305.374 | C17H23NO4
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Bioworld Tris Buffered Saline Packs, 10 PK(s)
Tris Bufferd Saline Packs An ideal all-purpose binding buffer.Each pack yields 500 ml of 25 mM Tris, 0.15 M NaCl, pH 7.2 when dissolved in 500 ml deionized water (total 5 liters). Quantity: 10 packs
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Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences TAPS 99.5 titration250G
titration TAPS 99.5 titration250G
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Bioworld BES (2-(Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) amino) ethanesulfonic acid) Buffer, 0.5M, pH 6.5, 500 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
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Bioworld BES (2-(Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) amino) ethanesulfonic acid) Buffer, 0.5M, pH 7.0, 100 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 :Useful pH range :6.4 - 7.8pKa (25 °C) :7.1 (Free acid)Warning:For laboratory use only.Not fit for agricultural, household, clinical use or human consumption.
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Alkali Scientific CellPro™ Tris HCl Buffer, 0.5M, pH 8.5, 500mL
Alkali Scientific™ CellPro™ Tris solution offers sterile and filtered Tris buffer for various laboratory applications. This high-quality solution is meticulously prepared to ensure purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of scientific research and experimentation. With its sterile formulation, it minimizes the risk of contamination, making it suitable for a wide range of cell culture and molecular biology procedures. The filtered nature of the solution ensures clarity and reliability in experimental results, providing researchers with confidence in their findings. Whether used in protein biochemistry, DNA electrophoresis, or other molecular biology techniques, CellPro™ Tris solution delivers reliable performance and consistent results, contributing to the success of laboratory workflows.
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Alkali Scientific CellPro™ Tris-HCL Buffer 1M, pH 10.2, 1L
Alkali Scientific™ CellPro™ Tris solution offers sterile and filtered Tris buffer for various laboratory applications. This high-quality solution is meticulously prepared to ensure purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of scientific research and experimentation. With its sterile formulation, it minimizes the risk of contamination, making it suitable for a wide range of cell culture and molecular biology procedures. The filtered nature of the solution ensures clarity and reliability in experimental results, providing researchers with confidence in their findings. Whether used in protein biochemistry, DNA electrophoresis, or other molecular biology techniques, CellPro™ Tris solution delivers reliable performance and consistent results, contributing to the success of laboratory workflows.
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Alkali Scientific CellPro™ Tris-HCL Buffer, 5M pH 7.4, 1L
Alkali Scientific™ CellPro™ Tris solution offers sterile and filtered Tris buffer for various laboratory applications. This high-quality solution is meticulously prepared to ensure purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of scientific research and experimentation. With its sterile formulation, it minimizes the risk of contamination, making it suitable for a wide range of cell culture and molecular biology procedures. The filtered nature of the solution ensures clarity and reliability in experimental results, providing researchers with confidence in their findings. Whether used in protein biochemistry, DNA electrophoresis, or other molecular biology techniques, CellPro™ Tris solution delivers reliable performance and consistent results, contributing to the success of laboratory workflows.
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