MOPS
[3-(N-morpholino)-propanesulfonic acid],
250 Grams
RP-M92020-250.0

MOPS
[3-(N-morpholino)-propanesulfonic acid],
250 Grams
RP-M92020-250.0

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

Common Name: 3-(N-Morpholino)propanesulfonic acid

CAS Number: 1132-61-2

Molecular Weight: 209.3

Chemical Formula: C7H15NO4S

Solubility: Water

Storage Temperature: Room Temperature

MOPS, or 3-(N-Morpholino) propanesulfonic acid, is a zwitterionic buffer. MOPS 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 6.5 to 7.9, making it suitable for applications requiring slightly acidic to neutral pH conditions.

MOPS is commonly used in protein purification, enzyme assays, nucleic acid research, 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 MOPS is its compatibility with biological systems and enzymes. It exhibits minimal interference with enzymatic activity and other biological processes, ensuring reliable and accurate results.

Heavy Metals: <5 ppm pKa: (20°C) 7.20 ± 0.2 pH Range: 6.5-7.9

Appearance: White crystalline powder Absorbance @250nm, 1M solution in H2O: ≤ 0.1 Absorbance 260nm: ≤ 0.2 nm Absorbance 280nm: ≤ 0.2 Absorbance (@290nm 1M): ≤ 0.05 Assay (Titration): ≥ 99.0 % DNase: None Detected Endotoxin: ≤ 0.5 EU/mg Heavy Metals: ≤ 5 ppm Identification: Matches the reference Iron (Fe): ≤ 5 ppm Loss on Drying (105 oC): ≤ 1.0 % Melting Point: 276.0 - 281.0 oC Moisture (KF): ≤ 1.0 % pH: 2.5 - 5.0 pKa @ 20°C: 7.0 - 7.4 Residue on Ignition: ≤ 0.2 % RNase: None Detected Solubility: Clear, colorless solution BSE/TSE Free: BSE/TSE Free