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MES

ULTROL® Grade, ≥99% dry basis (titration), zwitterionic buffer useful in pH range 5.5-6.5

Synonym(s):

MES, Free Acid, ULTROL® Grade, 2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic Acid

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H13NO4S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
195.24
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161704
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

Assay

≥99% dry basis (titration)

form

crystalline solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)

color

white

pKa (20 °C)

6.2

solubility

water: 1.0 M (195.2 mg/ml)

cation traces

heavy metals: ≤1 ppm

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

15-25°C

InChI

1S/C6H13NO4S/c8-12(9,10)6-3-7-1-4-11-5-2-7/h1-6H2,(H,8,9,10)

InChI key

SXGZJKUKBWWHRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A zwitterionic buffer useful in the pH range of 5.5-6.5 (absorbance: <0.05 at 260 nm, 1.0 M, H2O; pKa: 6.1 ± 0.2 at 25°C).
A zwitterionic buffer useful in the pH range of 5.5-6.5. Has a pKa of 6.10 at 25°C.
Absorbance (1.0 M, H2O, 260 nm): <0.05.

Application


  • Preformulation Characterization, Stabilization, and Formulation Design for the Acrylodan-Labeled Glucose-Binding Protein SM4-AC.: This study focuses on the preformulation characterization, stabilization, and formulation of the acrylodan-labeled glucose-binding protein SM4-AC, highlighting the use of MES buffer in the process (Sahni et al., 2017).

  • Evidences for Chlorogenic Acid--A Major Endogenous Polyphenol Involved in Regulation of Ripening and Senescence of Apple Fruit.: The research investigates the role of chlorogenic acid in the ripening and senescence of apple fruit, utilizing MES buffer in various biochemical assays (Xi et al., 2016).

  • The interaction of nifedipine with selected cyclodextrins and the subsequent solubility-permeability trade-off.: This article examines the interactions between nifedipine and cyclodextrins, emphasizing the solubility-permeability trade-off and using MES buffer in experimental setups (Beig et al., 2013).

  • Capillary electrophoresis microchips for separation and detection of organophosphate nerve agents.: This research uses MES buffer in capillary electrophoresis microchips for the separation and detection of organophosphate nerve agents (Wang et al., 2001).

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, store in the refrigerator (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 weeks at 4°C.

Other Notes

Good, N.E., et al. 1966. Biochemistry 5, 467.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
ULTROL is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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