PIPES Sesquisodium Salt
[Piperazine-N,N'-bis (2-ethanesulfonic acid) sesquisodium salt],
100 Grams
RP-P52175-100.0

PIPES Sesquisodium Salt
[Piperazine-N,N'-bis (2-ethanesulfonic acid) sesquisodium salt],
100 Grams
RP-P52175-100.0

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

Common Name: Piperazine-N,N'-bis (2-ethanesulfonic acid) sesquisodium salt

CAS Number: 100037-69-2

Molecular Weight: 335.34

Chemical Formula: C8H16.5N2Na1.5O6S2

Solubility: Aqueous buffers and water

Storage Temperature: Room Temperature

PIPES Sesquisodium Salt, also known as PIPES Na3, is a chemical compound that has significant applications in the life science marketplace. PIPES stands for piperazine-N,N'-bis(2-ethanesulfonic acid), and the sesquisodium salt refers to the trisodium salt form of PIPES.

It is primarily utilized as a buffering agent. Buffers are substances that help maintain a stable pH in biological and biochemical processes, ensuring optimal conditions for various enzymatic reactions and cellular activities.

PIPES Sesquisodium Salt is particularly valuable in biological research, molecular biology, and cell culture applications. It offers excellent buffering capacity in the physiological pH range (6.1 - 7.5), making it suitable for a wide range of experimental conditions.

The compound is often employed in cell culture media, protein purification processes, and various molecular biology techniques like gel electrophoresis and PCR (polymerase chain reaction).

Additionally, PIPES Sesquisodium Salt is known for its low UV absorbance, making it advantageous for spectroscopic measurements and assays where interference from other compounds must be minimized.

Appearance: Fine White Crystalline Powder Assay: ≥ 95.0 % Identification (IR): Matches known reference spectrum PKa @ 25°C: 6.56 - 6.96