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Thermo Scientific Chemicals MES hydrate, 99+%
Description
MES hydrate is a zwitterionic N-substituted aminosulfonic acid, known as Good’s buffer, is utilized for many biological applications. It is a useful resolving agent for very small proteins on bis-tris gels. It is mainly used as a biological buffer in plant cell cultures. Buffer solutions are used as a means of keeping pH at a nearly constant value in a wide variety of chemical applications.
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MES hydrate is a zwitterionic N-substituted aminosulfonic acid, known as Good’s buffer, is utilized for many biological applications. It is a useful resolving agent for very small proteins on bis-tris gels. It is mainly used as a biological buffer in plant cell cultures. Buffer solutions are used as a means of keeping pH at a nearly constant value in a wide variety of chemical applications.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in organic solvents.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∽308°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Beilstein | 141319 |
| Merck Index | 14,5902 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in organic solvents. |
| Formula Weight | 195.24 (Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | ≥99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | MES hydrate |
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