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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Research Products International Corp DIPSO 100 G
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Substance Name: 3-(N,N-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino)-2-hydroxypropane sulfonic acid
CAS Number: 68399-80-4
Molecular Formula: C7H17NO6S
Molecular Weight: 243.3
Chemical Purity: >98%
Soluble in:?Water
Store at:?Room Temperature
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Crescent Chemical Co Inc HYDROXYETHYL)PIPERAZINE-N'-2-E
Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-2-ethane sulfonic acid -Na-salt analytical grade pKa 20 = 7.55. Buffering substance for biochemistry and molecular biology. Size - 1KG Storage Conditions - +15 °C TO +30 °C Catalog Number - 25249.04 CAS 75277-39-3
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Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences MOPS sodium salt | 71119-22-7 | MFCD00064350 | 250g
MOPS sodium salt | 99.5% | MW: 231.25 | 71119-22-7 | MFCD00064350 | 250g
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Alkali Scientific MOPS [3 (N morpholino) propanesulfonic acid], 25 G
MOPS (3-(N-morpholino)propane-1-sulfonic acid) is a high-quality biochemical reagent used for pH buffering in laboratory research. This 25g package of MOPS is ideal for small-scale laboratory applications that require a stable pH range of 6.5 to 7.9. MOPS is widely used in molecular biology, protein chemistry, and biochemical assays where maintaining precise pH conditions is essential. It is commonly used in enzyme studies, electrophoresis, and protein purification processes. The small packaging size is suitable for labs with lower buffer requirements or for preparing small quantities of buffer solutions for specific experiments.
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Alkali Scientific HEPPS [N (2 Hydroxyethyl)piperazine N' (3 propane sulfonic acid)] [EPPS], 25 G
HEPPS (N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-(3-propane sulfonic acid)) is a biochemical reagent available in a 25g bottle. This buffering agent is ideal for laboratory applications where maintaining a stable pH is crucial. HEPPS is commonly used in enzyme assays, protein studies, and biochemical experiments, particularly those requiring precise control of pH. The reagent is also utilized in protein purification, electrophoresis, and other applications in molecular biology and biochemistry. Its ability to maintain pH stability at physiological conditions makes it essential for accurate, reliable results in biological research and testing.
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Boston Bioproducts Inc MOPS Buffer (1 M, pH 8.0) - 500ml
MOPS Buffer (1 M pH 8 0) - 500ml (For Research Use and Further Manufacturing Only)
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Teknova 1M HEPES, pH 6.8. 1000mL, Sterile 2 pack.
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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Biotang Inc PIPES Lysis Buffer with NP-40 (2X), 125 ml
PIPES Lysis Buffer with NP-40 (2X), 125 ml.
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Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences MOPS solution BioPerforman1L
MOPS SOLUTIONon BioPerforman1L
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Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences HEPES solution, 7365-45-9, MFCD00006158, 100mL
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C8H18N2O4S, Molecular Weight 238.30, 1 M, pH 7.0-7.6, sterile-filtered, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, Synonym: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N′-(2-ethanesulfonic acid)
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Alkali Scientific MOPS [3 (N morpholino) propanesulfonic acid], 100 G
MOPS (3-(N-morpholino)propane-1-sulfonic acid) is a biochemical reagent used for pH buffering in laboratory applications. This 100g package of MOPS is commonly used in electrophoresis, chromatography, and enzyme assays to maintain a stable pH in the range of 6.5 to 7.9, which is ideal for many biological processes. It is an important component in buffers for protein, nucleic acid, and enzyme studies. MOPS is particularly useful for experiments that require precision in maintaining a near-neutral pH, such as protein purification, electrophoresis, and molecular biology experiments. It is often chosen for its excellent buffering capacity, making it an essential reagent in many biochemical assays.
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Alkali Scientific PIPES Sesquisodium Salt [Piperazine N,N' bis (2 ethanesulfonic acid) sesquisodium salt], 1 Kg
PIPES Sesquisodium Salt (Piperazine N,N' bis(2 ethanesulfonic acid) sesquisodium salt) is a specialized biochemical reagent used for preparing buffer solutions that maintain a stable pH in laboratory experiments. This 1kg formulation is ideal for high-volume applications, including protein chemistry, enzyme assays, and microbiological studies. The sesquisodium salt form of PIPES offers enhanced buffering capacity and is commonly used in research that requires precise pH control, such as in cell culture, protein purification, and electrophoresis. The buffer solution maintains a stable pH around 7.0, which is essential for maintaining enzyme activity and cellular functions during experiments.
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Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences TAPS 99.5 titration1KG
TAPS 99.5 titration1KG
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Bioworld Bicine, 500 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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Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences HEPES sodium salt BioPerfo1KG
HEPES sodium salt BioPerfo1KG
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