PIPES Sodium Salt

PIPES, Sodium Salt

A "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. Used for culturing cells in vitro and other biological applications.

Technical Information:

• High Purity Grade
• pKa (at 20°C): 6.80
• Ref: Good N.E. et al. Biochemistry 5: 467 (1966).

• Appearance: Solid
• IUPAC_Name: PIPES
• Melting Point: >300 °C (dec.)
• PH Value: 6.1 - 7.5