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BioBuffer
PIPES
CAS: 5625-37-6
Product Code: DL023010
Piperazine-N,N'-bis(2-ethanesulfonic) acid
PIPES is a zwitterionic biological buffer commonly used in various biochemical and molecular biology applications due to its ability to maintain a stable pH in a specific range, particularly in environments where a neutral to slightly acidic pH is required.
Key Advantages
- Stable buffering range of 6.1 to 7.5
- Minimal metal ion interaction
- Low UV absorbance
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | Piperazine-N,N'-bis(2-ethanesulfonic) acid |
| Appearance : | White crystalline powder |
| CAS NO: | 5625-37-6 |
| Purity: | ≥99.5% |
| Chemical Formula: | C₈H₁₈N₂O₆S₂ |
| Mol. Weight : | 302.37 g/mol |
| Useful pH Range: | 6.1~7.5 |
| pKa (25 °C): | 6.8 |
| Packages: | 500g/1Kg/25Kg/Custom Packaging |
Applications of PIPES:
- Cell Culture
- Electrophoresis
- Protein Purification and Crystallization
- Enzyme Assays
- Fixation and Staining in Microscopy
- Biochemical Assays
