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 HEPPS [N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-(3-propane sulfonic acid)] [EPPS], 25 Grams](https://assets.fishersci.com/TFS-Assets/CCG/product-images/VN00006095-H75060-25.0.JPG-250.jpg)
Research Products International Corp HEPPS [N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-(3-propane sulfonic acid)] [EPPS], 25 Grams
- Substance Name: HEPPS [N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-(3-propane sulfonic acid)] [EPPS]
- CAS Number: 16052-06-5
- Molecular Formula: C9H20N2O4S
- Molecular Weight: 252.3
![Research Products International Corp HEPPS [N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-(3-propane sulfonic acid)] [EPPS], 100 Grams](https://assets.fishersci.com/TFS-Assets/CCG/product-images/VN00006095-H75060-100.0.JPG-250.jpg)
Research Products International Corp HEPPS [N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-(3-propane sulfonic acid)] [EPPS], 100 Grams
- Substance Name: HEPPS [N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-(3-propane sulfonic acid)] [EPPS]
- CAS Number: 16052-06-5
- Molecular Formula: C9H20N2O4S
- Molecular Weight: 252.3
![Research Products International Corp HEPES, Free Acid [N-(2-Hydroxyethyl) piperazine N'-(2-ethanesulfonic acid)], 5 Kilograms](https://assets.fishersci.com/TFS-Assets/CCG/product-images/VN00006095-H75030-5000.0.JPG-250.jpg)
Research Products International Corp HEPES, Free Acid [N-(2-Hydroxyethyl) piperazine N'-(2-ethanesulfonic acid)], 5 Kilograms
HEPES, Free Acid (4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-1-ethanesulfonic acid), is a zwitterionic buffer.
In the life science field, HEPES, Free Acid, is primarily utilized as a buffering agent to maintain a stable pH in various experimental procedures. It is particularly effective in the pH range of 6.8 to 8.2, making it suitable for applications requiring slightly acidic to neutral pH conditions.
HEPES, Free Acid, is commonly used in cell culture media, protein purification, and enzyme assays where a specific pH range needs to be maintained. Its buffering capacity and stability within the desired pH range make it valuable in these applications.
One of the significant advantages of HEPES, Free Acid, is its compatibility with biological systems and enzymes. It exhibits minimal interference with enzymatic activity and other biological processes, ensuring reliable and accurate results.
![Research Products International Corp HEPPSO [N-(2-Hydroxyethyl) piperazine-N'-(2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid)], 100 Grams](https://assets.fishersci.com/TFS-Assets/CCG/product-images/VN00006095-H75070-100.0.JPG-250.jpg)
Research Products International Corp HEPPSO [N-(2-Hydroxyethyl) piperazine-N'-(2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid)], 100 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 TRIS-BORATE-EDTA, 10X SOLUTION, 4 LITER
TBE is a common buffer used in gel electrophoresis.
Supplied as a 1X concentrated solution containing:
89mM Boric Acid
2mM EDTA disodium salt
pH (1X solution @ 25°:C): 8.3+0.1
Boston Bioproducts Inc HEPES Buffer (0.5 M, pH 7.4, pH Adjusted with KOH) - 250ml
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. This formulation is adjusted with KOH.
VWR INTERNATIONAL LLC TRIS-Borate-EDTA Buffer, 10X LIQUID CONCENTRATE, Ultra Pure Grade4l
TRIS-Borate-EDTA Buffer, 10X LIQUID CONCENTRATE, Ultra Pure Grade | 4l
Quality Biological Inc PBS (10X), pH 7.4, Case 10 X 500 mL
PBS is a balanced salt solution used for washing cells before dissociation, transporting cells or tissue, diluting cells for counting, and preparing reagents. Useful in immunological applications, such as Western Blotting.
Without Calcium and Magnesium
Endotoxin and Mycoplasma tested
Storage Condition: 15 °C to 30 °C
Shipping Condition: ambient temperature
Sterile Filtered
Endotoxin and Mycoplasma Tested
Osmolality: 300 ± 55 mOsm/Kg H20
Max Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture
Manufactured under an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system.
Product and/or packaging contains recycled/renewable content. Product and/or packaging is recyclable or reduces waste. Product and/or packaging is safer to human and environmental health.
Quality Biological Inc TE, pH 7.4, 100 mL
TE is composed of buffering agent Tris, and chelating agent EDTA. EDTA prevents degradation of DNA and RNA by chelating magnesium (or other divalent metal ions). Together, this Tris-EDTA based solution solubilizes DNA or RNA, while protecting it from degradation.
Applications: TE is useful for reconstituting nucleic acids, during DNA precipitation and other DNA applications, storing and diluting DNA and RNA, breaking protein-links in immuno-histochemistry procedures, and unmasking antigens and epitopes in formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded tissue sections.
Storage Conditions: 15 °C to 30 °C
Shipping Condition: ambient temperature
Sterile Filtered
DNase, RNase and Protease Tested
Max Shelf Life: 36 months from date of manufacture
Product and/or packaging contains recycled/renewable content. Product and/or packaging is recyclable or reduces waste. Product and/or packaging is safer to human and environmental health.
Quality Biological Inc HEPES Buffer (1 M), pH 7.3, 100 mL
HEPES is a zwitterionic organic chemical buffering agent. HEPES (1M) is used as a buffer alternative from sodium bicarbonate for cell culture and is widely used in many biochemical reactions and as a buffering agent in some cell culture media. HEPES is reportedly superior to NaHCO3 in controlling pH in tissue and organ culture.
Storage Conditions: 15 °C to 30 °C
Shipping Condition: ambient temperature
Sterile Filtered
Performance Tested
pH: 7.2-7.4
Max Shelf Life: 24 months from date of manufacture
Manufactured under an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system.
Product and/or packaging contains recycled/renewable content. Product and/or packaging is recyclable or reduces waste. Product and/or packaging is safer to human and environmental health.
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences HEPES buffered saline BioUltra, for molecular biology, 2x concentrate | MFCD00006158 | 50ML
HEPES buffered saline BioUltra, for molecular biology, 2x concentrate | MFCD00006158 | 50ML
Teknova 10X DPBS with 0.5% Tween 20, pH 7.4. 1000mL, Non-Sterile.
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.