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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
| 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 |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
| EINECSNumber | 224-632-3 |
| RTECSNumber | QE3479500 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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