MES Sodium Salt
[2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid]
sodium salt, 5 Kilograms
RP-M22050-5000.0

MES Sodium Salt
[2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid]
sodium salt, 5 Kilograms
RP-M22050-5000.0

Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.

Common Name: [2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid] sodium salt]

CAS Number: 71119-23-8

Molecular Weight: 217.22

Chemical Formula: C6H12NNaO4S

Solubility: Water

Storage Temperature: Room Temperature

MES Sodium Salt, also known as 2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid sodium salt, is a zwitterionic buffer commonly used in biological and biochemical research.

In the life science field, MES Sodium Salt is primarily utilized as a buffering agent to maintain a stable pH in various experimental procedures. It is particularly effective in the pH range of 5.5 to 6.7, making it suitable for applications requiring slightly acidic to neutral pH conditions.

MES Sodium Salt is commonly used in protein purification, enzyme assays, and electrophoresis techniques where a specific pH range needs to be maintained. Its buffering capacity and stability within the desired pH range make it valuable in these applications.

One of the significant advantages of MES Sodium Salt is its compatibility with biological systems and enzymes. It exhibits minimal interference with enzymatic activity and other biological processes, ensuring reliable and accurate results.