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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Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, 99.8%, ACS reagent

CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 MDL Number: MFCD00004679 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1, 3-propanediol,TRIS,Tris buffer,Tromethamine,Tromethane PubChem CID: 6503 ChEBI: CHEBI:9754 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O

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PubChem CID	6503
CAS	77-86-1
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	121.136
ChEBI	CHEBI:9754
MDL Number	MFCD00004679
SMILES	C(C(CO)(CO)N)O
Synonym	2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1, 3-propanediol,TRIS,Tris buffer,Tromethamine,Tromethane
IUPAC Name	2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol
InChI Key	LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Formula	C4H11NO3

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Thermo Scientific Chemicals HEPES, 1.0M buffer soln., pH 8.0

CAS: 7365-45-9 Molecular Formula: C8H18N2O4S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 238.30 MDL Number: MFCD00006158 InChI Key: JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 23831 ChEBI: CHEBI:42334 IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid SMILES: OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1

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PubChem CID	23831
CAS	7365-45-9
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	238.30
ChEBI	CHEBI:42334
MDL Number	MFCD00006158
SMILES	OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1
IUPAC Name	2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid
InChI Key	JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Formula	C8H18N2O4S

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PBS, Phosphate Buffered Saline, 1X Powder, pH 7.4, Fisher BioReagents

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Color	White
Packaging	Poly Bottle
Physical Form	Powder
Recommended Storage	Room temperature

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Tris (Tromethamine) (Granular/USP), Fisher Chemical™

CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 MDL Number: MFCD00004679 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: Trishydroxymethylaminomethane,Tris Buffer,Tris,THAM,Trizma™,2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol,Tris base,Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane,Trometamol PubChem CID: 6503 ChEBI: CHEBI:9754 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O

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PubChem CID	6503
CAS	77-86-1
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	121.136
ChEBI	CHEBI:9754
MDL Number	MFCD00004679
SMILES	C(C(CO)(CO)N)O
Synonym	Trishydroxymethylaminomethane,Tris Buffer,Tris,THAM,Trizma™,2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol,Tris base,Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane,Trometamol
IUPAC Name	2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol
InChI Key	LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Formula	C4H11NO3

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MES (Fine White Crystals), Fisher BioReagents

CAS: 145224-94-8 Molecular Formula: C6H15NO5S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 213.25 MDL Number: MFCD00149409 InChI Key: MIIIXQJBDGSIKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 2-(4-Morpholino)ethane Sulfonic Acid,2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid hydrate PubChem CID: 16218417 IUPAC Name: 2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethane-1-sulfonic acid hydrate SMILES: O.OS(=O)(=O)CCN1CCOCC1

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PubChem CID	16218417
CAS	145224-94-8
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	213.25
MDL Number	MFCD00149409
SMILES	O.OS(=O)(=O)CCN1CCOCC1
Synonym	2-(4-Morpholino)ethane Sulfonic Acid,2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid hydrate
IUPAC Name	2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethane-1-sulfonic acid hydrate
InChI Key	MIIIXQJBDGSIKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Formula	C6H15NO5S

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Tris Hydrochloride, 1M Solution (pH 8.0/Mol. Biol.), Fisher BioReagents™

CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: Tris-HCl PubChem CID: 6503 ChEBI: CHEBI:9754 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O

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PubChem CID	6503
CAS	77-86-1
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	121.136
ChEBI	CHEBI:9754
SMILES	C(C(CO)(CO)N)O
Synonym	Tris-HCl
IUPAC Name	2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol
InChI Key	LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Formula	C4H11NO3

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HEPES (Fine White Crystals/Molecular Biology), Fisher BioReagents™

Commonly used buffering agent | CAS: 7365-45-9 | C8H18N2O4S | 238.30 g/mol

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Molecular Weight (g/mol)	238.30
ChEBI	CHEBI:42334
Color	White
Chemical Name or Material	HEPES
Grade	Molecular Biology
SMILES	OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1
Identification	Pass Test
DNase	DNase free
Merck Index	15, 4689
InChI Key	JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
ChemAlert Storage Symbol	Gray
Assay Percent Range	≥99 %
PubChem CID	23831
Absorbance	0.01 max. (0.1M solution) at 280nm
Percent Purity	≥99%
CAS	7365-45-9
Protease	Protease free
Health Hazard 3	Emergency Overview Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. . NFPA Health:2 Flammability:1 Instability:1
MDL Number	MFCD00006158
Health Hazard 2	WARNING!
Solubility Information	Soluble in water
pH	5.0 to 6.5
Purity Grade Notes	DNase-, RNase- and Protease-Free
Recommended Storage	RT
Molecular Formula	C8H18N2O4S

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Tris Hydrochloride (Small White Flakes/Molecular Biology), Fisher BioReagents

CAS: 1185-53-1 Molecular Formula: C4H12ClNO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 157.594 InChI Key: QKNYBSVHEMOAJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane Hydrochloride PubChem CID: 93573 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol;hydrochloride SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O.Cl

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PubChem CID	93573
CAS	1185-53-1
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	157.594
SMILES	C(C(CO)(CO)N)O.Cl
Synonym	Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane Hydrochloride
IUPAC Name	2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol;hydrochloride
InChI Key	QKNYBSVHEMOAJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Formula	C4H12ClNO3

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Tris Base (White Crystals or Crystalline Powder/Triple-Crystallized), Fisher BioReagents™

For sensitive molecular biology, tissue culture, and electrophoresis methods | CAS: 77-86-1 | C4H11NO3 | 121.136 g/mol

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SDS-PAGE Buffer, 5X Powder, Electrophoresis, Fisher BioReagents

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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Phosphate-buffered saline (DPBS, 1X), Dulbecco's formula

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Packaging	Plastic bottle
Physical Form	Liquid
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

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Thermo Scientific™ Sodium cacodylate, 0.1M buffer soln., pH 7.0

CAS: 6131-99-3 Molecular Formula: C2H6AsNaO2 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 159.98 MDL Number: MFCD00149079 InChI Key: IHQKEDIOMGYHEB-UHFFFAOYSA-M IUPAC Name: sodium dimethylarsinate SMILES: [Na+].C[As](C)([O-])=O

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CAS	6131-99-3
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	159.98
MDL Number	MFCD00149079
SMILES	[Na+].C[As](C)([O-])=O
IUPAC Name	sodium dimethylarsinate
InChI Key	IHQKEDIOMGYHEB-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Molecular Formula	C2H6AsNaO2

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Thermo Scientific Chemicals CAPS, 0.5M buffer soln., pH 10.5

CAS: 1135-40-6 Molecular Formula: C9H19NO3S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 221.32 MDL Number: MFCD00003837 InChI Key: PJWWRFATQTVXHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N IUPAC Name: 3-(cyclohexylamino)propane-1-sulfonic acid SMILES: OS(=O)(=O)CCCNC1CCCCC1

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CAS	1135-40-6
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	221.32
MDL Number	MFCD00003837
SMILES	OS(=O)(=O)CCCNC1CCCCC1
IUPAC Name	3-(cyclohexylamino)propane-1-sulfonic acid
InChI Key	PJWWRFATQTVXHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Formula	C9H19NO3S

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Bicine, 99+%, for analysis

CAS: 150-25-4 Molecular Formula: C6H12NNaO4 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 185.16 MDL Number: MFCD00004295 InChI Key: MFBDBXAVPLFMNJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M Synonym: N, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine,Diethylolglycine PubChem CID: 8761 ChEBI: CHEBI:40957 IUPAC Name: 2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]acetic acid SMILES: [Na+].OCCN(CCO)CC([O-])=O

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PubChem CID	8761
CAS	150-25-4
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	185.16
ChEBI	CHEBI:40957
MDL Number	MFCD00004295
SMILES	[Na+].OCCN(CCO)CC([O-])=O
Synonym	N, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine,Diethylolglycine
IUPAC Name	2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]acetic acid
InChI Key	MFBDBXAVPLFMNJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Molecular Formula	C6H12NNaO4

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MES monohydrate, free acid, ≥99%, MP Biomedicals™

CAS: 4432-31-9 Molecular Formula: C6H13NO4S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 195.233 MDL Number: MFCD00149409 InChI Key: SXGZJKUKBWWHRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 2-[N-morpholino]ethanesulfonic acid PubChem CID: 78165 ChEBI: CHEBI:39005 IUPAC Name: 2-morpholin-4-ylethanesulfonic acid SMILES: C1COCCN1CCS(=O)(=O)O

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PubChem CID	78165
CAS	4432-31-9
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	195.233
ChEBI	CHEBI:39005
MDL Number	MFCD00149409
SMILES	C1COCCN1CCS(=O)(=O)O
Synonym	2-[N-morpholino]ethanesulfonic acid
IUPAC Name	2-morpholin-4-ylethanesulfonic acid
InChI Key	SXGZJKUKBWWHRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO4S

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PBS, Phosphate Buffered Saline, 1X Powder, pH 7.4, Fisher BioReagents GSA/VA ContractAvailable on GSA/VA contract for Federal Government customers.Learn More

Tris (Tromethamine) (Granular/USP), Fisher Chemical™ GSA/VA ContractAvailable on GSA/VA contract for Federal Government customers.Learn More

Tris Hydrochloride, 1M Solution (pH 8.0/Mol. Biol.), Fisher BioReagents™ GSA/VA ContractAvailable on GSA/VA contract for Federal Government customers.Learn More

Tris Base (White Crystals or Crystalline Powder/Triple-Crystallized), Fisher BioReagents™ GSA/VA ContractAvailable on GSA/VA contract for Federal Government customers.Learn More

PBS, Phosphate Buffered Saline, 1X Powder, pH 7.4, Fisher BioReagents

Tris (Tromethamine) (Granular/USP), Fisher Chemical™

Tris Hydrochloride, 1M Solution (pH 8.0/Mol. Biol.), Fisher BioReagents™

Tris Base (White Crystals or Crystalline Powder/Triple-Crystallized), Fisher BioReagents™