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Description

CAPS 3-[Cyclohexylamino]-1-propanesulfonic acid
A common "Good Buffer" because it has a pKa value near physiological pH, it is not absorbed through cell membranes, and it is essentially transparent to UV light. It's used for culturing cells in-vitro and other biological applications. CAPS has very low metal-binding constants and is therefore particularly suited to investigate metal-dependent enzymes.

Technical Information:

  • High Purity Grade
  • pKa (20°C): 10.40
  • Ref: Good N.E. et al. Biochemistry 5 467 (1966).
  • RTECS Number: TZ6395000

Properties

Shelf life

5 years

Storage Temperature

RT

ECCN #

EAR99

European Com.#

214-492-1

Purity

>98%

Appearance color

White

Appearance form

Powder

Molecular Formula

C9H19NO3S

Molecular Weight

221.32

pH value

9.7-11.1

Density

1.20 g/cm3

Melting point

324°C

Solubility (@ RT)

H2O: 100 mg/mL at 20°C
Soluble in methanol.