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Description

ADA, also known as N-(2-Acetamido)iminodiacetic acid, is a zwitterionic buffer used in biochemistry and molecular biology. It is often categorized as a Good's buffer. ADA is used in protein-free mediums for supporting chick embryo fibroblasts. ADA has also been shown to interfere with color development in bicinchoninic acid (BCA) assay for protein quantitation and is used in isoelectric focusing of proteins in immobilized pH gradients.

  • Synonym: ADA-Na, N-(2-Acetamido)iminodiacetic acid monosodium salt, N-(Carbamoylmethyl)iminodiacetic acid monosodium salt
  • Appearance: Liquid
  • PH Value: 7.0

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

Properties

Grade

Biotechnology Grade

Shelf life

3 years

Storage Temperature

RT

ECCN #

EAR99

Hazmat Ship

Non-hazardous

Concentration

0.2M

Appearance form

Liquid

Molecular Formula

C6H9N2NaO5

Molecular Weight

190.22

pH value

7

pH Range

6.0-7.4

Solubility (@ RT)

Soluble in water, and 0.5 N NaOH (500 mg/ml).

Solubility (at 0°C)

1M

pKa (at 25°C)

6.59