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Description

Synonyms: Diethylolglycine; N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine

  • BICINE is a zwitterionic amino acid buffer, active in the pH 7.6-9.0 range.
  • It is a recommended buffer for low temperature biochemical analysis and is used extensively in molecular biology work.

Technical Information:

pKa: 8.26 (25°C)

Warning: For laboratory use only. Not fit for agricultural, household, clinical use or human consumption.

  • Appearance: Powder
  • Boiling Point: 388.55 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Density: 1.05 g/mL at 20 °C
  • HS Code: 29225000
  • Melting Point: 190 °C (dec.)(lit.)
  • PH Value: 7.5
  • RTECS Number: MB9700000

Properties

Grade

Biotechnology Grade

Shelf life

2 years

Storage Temperature

RT

ECCN #

EAR99

Concentration

0.5M

Appearance form

Liquid

Molecular Formula

C6H13NO4

Molecular Weight

163.17

pH value

7.5

pH Range

7.6-9.0

Solubility (@ RT)

H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

Solubility (at 0°C)

1.1M

pKa (at 25°C)

8.26