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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MilliporeSigma™ Calbiochem™ OmniPur™ 10X TAE Buffer, Liquid Concentrate
For use in molecular biology applications
MilliporeSigma™ HEPES, Free Acid, OmniPur™, Calbiochem™,
CAS: 7365-45-9 Molecular Formula: C8H18N2O4S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 238.30 MDL Number: MFCD00006158 InChI Key: JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: N-2-Hydroxyethylpiperazine-N'-2-ethanesulfonic acid PubChem CID: 23831 ChEBI: CHEBI:42334 IUPAC Name: 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethane-1-sulfonic 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 | N-2-Hydroxyethylpiperazine-N'-2-ethanesulfonic acid |
IUPAC Name | 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethane-1-sulfonic acid |
InChI Key | JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C8H18N2O4S |
MilliporeSigma™ Tricine, ULTROL™ Grade, Calbiochem™,
CAS: 5704-04-1 Molecular Formula: C6H13NO5 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 179.17 InChI Key: SEQKRHFRPICQDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: N-[tris(Hydroxymethyl)methyl]glycine PubChem CID: 79784 ChEBI: CHEBI:39063 IUPAC Name: 2-[[1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl]amino]acetic acid SMILES: C(C(=O)O)NC(CO)(CO)CO
PubChem CID | 79784 |
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CAS | 5704-04-1 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 179.17 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:39063 |
SMILES | C(C(=O)O)NC(CO)(CO)CO |
Synonym | N-[tris(Hydroxymethyl)methyl]glycine |
IUPAC Name | 2-[[1,3-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)propan-2-yl]amino]acetic acid |
InChI Key | SEQKRHFRPICQDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C6H13NO5 |
MilliporeSigma™ MES, ULTROL™ Grade, Calbiochem™,
CAS: 4432-31-9 Molecular Formula: C6H13NO4S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 195.233 InChI Key: SXGZJKUKBWWHRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic Acid PubChem CID: 78165 ChEBI: CHEBI:39005 IUPAC Name: 2-morpholin-4-ylethanesulfonic acid SMILES: C1COCCN1CCS(=O)(=O)O
PubChem CID | 78165 |
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CAS | 4432-31-9 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 195.233 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:39005 |
SMILES | C1COCCN1CCS(=O)(=O)O |
Synonym | 2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic Acid |
IUPAC Name | 2-morpholin-4-ylethanesulfonic acid |
InChI Key | SXGZJKUKBWWHRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C6H13NO4S |
MilliporeSigma™ Tris Hydrochloride, OmniPur™, Calbiochem™,
CAS: 1185-53-1 Molecular Formula: C4H12ClNO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 157.594 InChI Key: QKNYBSVHEMOAJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-, hydrochloride; 1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2- (hydroxymethyl)-, hydrochloride (1:1); 2-Amino-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol hydrochloride; Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, hydrochloride; Tris hydrochloride PubChem CID: 93573 IUPAC Name: 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol;hydrochloride SMILES: C(C(CO)(CO)N)O.Cl
PubChem CID | 93573 |
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CAS | 1185-53-1 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 157.594 |
SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O.Cl |
Synonym | 1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-, hydrochloride; 1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2- (hydroxymethyl)-, hydrochloride (1:1); 2-Amino-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol hydrochloride; Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, hydrochloride; Tris hydrochloride |
IUPAC Name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol;hydrochloride |
InChI Key | QKNYBSVHEMOAJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C4H12ClNO3 |
MilliporeSigma™ Tris Base, ULTROL™ Grade, Calbiochem™,
CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: tris(Hydroxymethyl)aminomethane 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 |
SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O |
Synonym | tris(Hydroxymethyl)aminomethane |
IUPAC Name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
InChI Key | LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C4H11NO3 |
MilliporeSigma™ Tris Buffer, 1.0 M, pH 8.0, Molecular Biology Grade, Calbiochem™,
CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)- 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 |
SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O |
Synonym | 1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)- |
IUPAC Name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
InChI Key | LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C4H11NO3 |
MilliporeSigma™ Tris Base, Molecular Biology Grade, Calbiochem™,
CAS: 77-86-1 Molecular Formula: C4H11NO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.136 InChI Key: LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: tris(Hydroxymethyl)aminomethane 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 |
SMILES | C(C(CO)(CO)N)O |
Synonym | tris(Hydroxymethyl)aminomethane |
IUPAC Name | 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol |
InChI Key | LENZDBCJOHFCAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C4H11NO3 |
MilliporeSigma™ Calbiochem™ OmniPur™ PBS Tablets
Makes 1X solution when dissolved in 100mL distilled or deionized water from each tablet.
MilliporeSigma™ Calbiochem™ OmniPur™ PBS 10X Liquid Concentrate, Molecular Biology Grade, Sterile
Makes 10L of 1X PBS Buffer from each liter.
MilliporeSigma™ PIPES, Sodium Salt, Molecular biology grade, OmniPur™, Calbiochem™,
CAS: 100037-69-2 Molecular Formula: C16H33N4Na3O12S4 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 670.665 InChI Key: FPDACHMSOMILQI-UHFFFAOYSA-K PubChem CID: 3086462 IUPAC Name: trisodium;2-[4-(2-sulfoethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonate;2-[4-(2-sulfonatoethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonate SMILES: C1CN(CCN1CCS(=O)(=O)O)CCS(=O)(=O)[O-].C1CN(CCN1CCS(=O)(=O)[O-])CCS(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
PubChem CID | 3086462 |
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CAS | 100037-69-2 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 670.665 |
SMILES | C1CN(CCN1CCS(=O)(=O)O)CCS(=O)(=O)[O-].C1CN(CCN1CCS(=O)(=O)[O-])CCS(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+] |
IUPAC Name | trisodium;2-[4-(2-sulfoethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonate;2-[4-(2-sulfonatoethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonate |
InChI Key | FPDACHMSOMILQI-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
Molecular Formula | C16H33N4Na3O12S4 |
MilliporeSigma™ Calbiochem™ OmniPur™ 100X TE Buffer Solution Liquid Concentrate
For use in molecular biology applications
MilliporeSigma™ 10X MOPS Concentrated Solution, OmniPur™, Calbiochem™,
CAS: 6381-92-6 Molecular Formula: C7H15NO4S Molecular Weight (g/mol): 209.26 MDL Number: MFCD00006183 InChI Key: DVLFYONBTKHTER-UHFFFAOYSA-N Synonym: 3-n-morpholino propanesulfonic acid,4-morpholinepropanesulfonic acid,4-morpholinepropane sulfonic acid,3-morpholinopropane-1-sulfonic acid,3-n-morpholinopropanesulfonic acid,morpholinopropane sulfonic acid,3-morpholinopropanesulfonic acid,unii-273bp63nv3,morpholinopropanesulfonic acid,3-[N-Morpholino]propane sulfonic Acid PubChem CID: 70807 ChEBI: CHEBI:44115 IUPAC Name: 4-(3-sulfonatopropyl)morpholin-4-ium SMILES: [O-]S(=O)(=O)CCC[NH+]1CCOCC1
PubChem CID | 70807 |
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CAS | 6381-92-6 |
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,4-morpholinepropanesulfonic acid,4-morpholinepropane sulfonic acid,3-morpholinopropane-1-sulfonic acid,3-n-morpholinopropanesulfonic acid,morpholinopropane sulfonic acid,3-morpholinopropanesulfonic acid,unii-273bp63nv3,morpholinopropanesulfonic acid,3-[N-Morpholino]propane sulfonic Acid |
IUPAC Name | 4-(3-sulfonatopropyl)morpholin-4-ium |
InChI Key | DVLFYONBTKHTER-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C7H15NO4S |
MilliporeSigma™ Calbiochem™ OmniPur™ TBE Buffer, 10X
Suitable for a wide range of molecular biology applications. Each liter of 10X TBE buffer yields 10 liters of 1X TBE buffer.
Physical Form | Liquid |
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