Life Science Buffers
Life Science Buffers
Balanced salt solutions and powders used for molecular, protein, nucleic acid, and cell biology applications including cell culture, electrophoresis, ELISA, and chromatography processes; available in a variety of formulations and grades.
Buffer solutions serve to keep pH (acidity or alkalinity) nearly constant in a variety of chemical and biological applications. For example, a bicarbonate buffer helps maintain the pH of blood, a buffered saline maintains cellular contents at a consistent pH level, and buffers help maintain a narrow pH range for enzymes to function correctly.
Most biological samples used in research are kept at a pH of about 7.4. Common biological buffers used for tissue culture include Dulbeccos phosphate buffered saline (PBS), Tris base, HEPES, MOPS, PIPES, and other formulations developed for specific cell lines or applications. Most buffers used in cell culture are also DNase-, RNase-, and protease-free.
The choice of buffer for a particular biological reaction or site depends on several factors:
- Temperature
- Desired or target pH
- Buffer toxicity (to the system)
- Buffer interactions with other system components
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Filtered Search Results
Thermo Scientific Chemicals TRIS-buffered saline (TBS, 10X) pH 7.4
CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 MDL Number: MFCD00132476 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 6503 ChEBI: CHEBI:9754 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O
PubChem CID | 6503 |
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CAS | 77-86-1 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 121.136 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:9754 |
MDL Number | MFCD00132476 |
SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O |
IUPAC Name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
InChI Key | LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C4H11NO3 |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals TRIS-glycine-SDS running buffer (10X), pH 8.3
TRIS-glycine-SDS running buffer (10X), suitable for protein gel analysis, is used in several research areas, including biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology.
Solubility Information | It is soluble in water. |
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Packaging | Plastic bottle |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Chemical Name or Material | TRIS-glycine-SDS running buffer (10X) |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS, 10X), pH 7.4
Non-toxic to most cells and is used in biological research.
Dilution | 10 X |
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Form | Liquid |
Product Type | Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS) |
Color | Colorless |
pH | 7.4 |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals TRIS, 1.0M buffer soln., pH 9.5
CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 MDL Number: MFCD00004679 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 6503 ChEBI: CHEBI:9754 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O
PubChem CID | 6503 |
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CAS | 77-86-1 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 121.136 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:9754 |
MDL Number | MFCD00004679 |
SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O |
IUPAC Name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
InChI Key | LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C4H11NO3 |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals MOPS, 99%, for biochemistry
CAS: 1132-61-2 Molecular Formula: C7H15NO4S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 209.26 MDL Number: MFCD00006183 InChI Key: DVLFYONBTKHTER-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 3-(N-Morpholino)propanesulfonic acid PubChem CID: 70807 ChEBI: CHEBI:44115 SMILES: [O-]S(=O)(=O)CCC[NH+]1CCOCC1
PubChem CID | 70807 |
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CAS | 1132-61-2 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 209.26 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:44115 |
MDL Number | MFCD00006183 |
SMILES | [O-]S(=O)(=O)CCC[NH+]1CCOCC1 |
Synonym | 3-(N-Morpholino)propanesulfonic acid |
InChI Key | DVLFYONBTKHTER-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C7H15NO4S |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals HEPES, 99%
CAS: 7365-45-9 Molecular Formula: C8H18N2O4S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 238.30 MDL Number: MFCD00006158 InChI Key: JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid PubChem CID: 23831 ChEBI: CHEBI:42334 IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid SMILES: OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1
PubChem CID | 23831 |
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CAS | 7365-45-9 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 238.30 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:42334 |
MDL Number | MFCD00006158 |
SMILES | OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1 |
Synonym | 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid |
IUPAC Name | 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid |
InChI Key | JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C8H18N2O4S |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals TRIS, 1.0M buffer soln., pH 7.4
CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 MDL Number: MFCD00004679 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 6503 ChEBI: CHEBI:9754 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O
PubChem CID | 6503 |
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CAS | 77-86-1 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 121.136 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:9754 |
MDL Number | MFCD00004679 |
SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O |
IUPAC Name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
InChI Key | LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C4H11NO3 |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals TAE (50X), TRIS + acetate + EDTA
TAE (50X), TRIS + acetate + EDTA is a buffer composed of Tris, acetate, and EDTA components and is used in electrophoresis of nucleic acids in agarose and polyacrylamide gels.
Description | Colorless |
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Physical Form | Liquid |
Chemical Name or Material | Buffer |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
Concentration | 50X |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS, 10X), RNase free
Helps to maintain a constant pH
Dilution | 10 X |
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Form | Liquid |
Product Type | Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS) |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals HEPES, 1.0M buffer soln., pH 7.5
CAS: 7365-45-9 Molecular Formula: C8H18N2O4S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 238.30 MDL Number: MFCD00006158 InChI Key: JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 23831 ChEBI: CHEBI:42334 SMILES: OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1
PubChem CID | 23831 |
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CAS | 7365-45-9 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 238.30 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:42334 |
MDL Number | MFCD00006158 |
SMILES | OCCN1CCN(CCS(O)(=O)=O)CC1 |
InChI Key | JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C8H18N2O4S |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals TRIS-buffered saline (TBS, 20X) pH 7.4
CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 MDL Number: MFCD00132476 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 6503 ChEBI: CHEBI:9754 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O
PubChem CID | 6503 |
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CAS | 77-86-1 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 121.136 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:9754 |
MDL Number | MFCD00132476 |
SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O |
IUPAC Name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
InChI Key | LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C4H11NO3 |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals TRIS, 1.0M buffer soln., pH 8.5, 0.2 micron filtered
CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 MDL Number: MFCD00004679 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 6503 ChEBI: CHEBI:9754 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O
PubChem CID | 6503 |
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CAS | 77-86-1 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 121.136 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:9754 |
MDL Number | MFCD00004679 |
SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O |
IUPAC Name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
InChI Key | LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C4H11NO3 |
Content And Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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Form | Liquid |
Packaging Type | Plastic bottle |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals Tris EDTA buffer, for molecular biology, DNAse, RNAse, Protease free ready to use, pH 8.0
CAS: 38641-82-6 Molecular Formula: C14H27N3O11 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 413.38 MDL Number: MFCD00236359 InChI Key: VLEIUWBSEKKKFX-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1, 3-propanediol,TRIS,Tris buffer,Tromethamine,Tromethane PubChem CID: 16218629 IUPAC Name: 2-({2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl}(carboxymethyl)amino)acetic acid; 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol SMILES: NC(CO)(CO)CO.OC(=O)CN(CCN(CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O
PubChem CID | 16218629 |
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CAS | 38641-82-6 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 413.38 |
MDL Number | MFCD00236359 |
SMILES | NC(CO)(CO)CO.OC(=O)CN(CCN(CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O |
Synonym | 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1, 3-propanediol,TRIS,Tris buffer,Tromethamine,Tromethane |
IUPAC Name | 2-({2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl}(carboxymethyl)amino)acetic acid; 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
InChI Key | VLEIUWBSEKKKFX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C14H27N3O11 |