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Description

A zwitterionic buffer that is used in research.A protocol has been reported for the use of BES buffered saline in the calcium phosphate mediated transfection of eukaryotic cells with plasmid DNA.

Also known as 2-(Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amin)ethanesulfonic acid; N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-taurine

Technical Information:

  • pKA (25 C): 7.1
  • Heavy Metals: <0.0005%.
  • Appearance: Solid
  • Boiling Point: 404.34 °C (Predicted)
  • Density: 1.44 g/cm3 (Predicted)
  • Melting Point: 152-154 °C
  • PH Value: 6.4-7.8
  • RTECS Number: KI7363500

Properties

Storage Temperature

RT

European Com.#

233-465-5

Purity

>99%

Appearance color

White

Appearance form

Powder

Molecular Formula

C6H15NO5S

Molecular Weight

213.25

Melting point

150 - 155°C

Solubility (@ RT)

H2O: ~213.3 mg/mL at 20°C.