ХЕПЕС

Описание

HEPES has been described as one of the best all-purpose buffers available for biological research. At biological pH, the molecule is zwitterionic, and is effective as a buffer at pH 6.8 to 8.2 (pKa 7.55). It is typically used in cell culture at concentration between 5mM to 30 mM. HEPES has been used in a wide variety of applications, including tissue culture. It is commonly used to buffer cell culture media in air. HEPES finds its usage in in vitro experiments on Mg.

Химические свойства

White crystalline powder

Использование

Non-toxic to cell. It is used as a hydrogen ion buffer, which can control the constant pH range for long term. The concentration is 10-50mmol/L. Generally, 20mmol/LHEPES in nutrient solution can get buffer ability.

Определение

ChEBI: A HEPES that is ethanesulfonate substituted by a 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-4-ium-1-yl group at position 2.

Общее описание

HEPES buffered saline is a tissue culture buffer, which is used to maintain the pH of cell culture. It is water soluble and atmosphere independent. HEPES destroys magnesium in sodium chloride solutions.

Биологическая активность

HEPES is a multi purpose HEPES buffer used in cell culture and other biological research. Working pH range in aqueous solution: 6.8 - 8.2. Does not form complexes with metal ions. Used in cell culture media.

Методы очистки

Crystallise the acid from hot EtOH and water. It is a useful buffer. [Beilstein 23 V 376.]