MOPS, Sodium Salt
[3-(N-Morpholino)-propanesulfonic acid sodium salt],
50 Grams
RP M92040-50.0

MOPS, Sodium Salt
[3-(N-Morpholino)-propanesulfonic acid sodium salt],
50 Grams
RP M92040-50.0

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

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

CAS Number: 71119-22-7

Molecular Weight: 231.3

Chemical Formula: C7H14NO4SNa

Solubility: Water

Storage Temperature: Room Temperature

MOPS Sodium Salt, also known as 3-(N-Morpholino) propanesulfonic acid sodium salt, is a chemical compound that plays a significant role in the life science marketplace. It is a zwitterionic buffer commonly used in biological and biochemical research and 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 Sodium Salt 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 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.

Appearance: White crystalline powder Assay (Titration, dried basis): ≥ 99.5 % Heavy Metals: ≤ 5 ppm Loss on Drying @ 105 oC, 3hrs: ≤ 1.0 % pH (0.1M Solution in water): 10.0 - 11.0 pKa @ 20°C: 7.0 - 7.4 Solubility (0.1M in water): Completely Soluble, Clear, Colorless, Haze-free and particulate- free UV @A260nm 0.1M in water: ≤ 0.03 BSE/TSE Free: BSE/TSE Free