HEPES - Suitable for molecular biology, ≥99.5%(T) , CAS No.7365-45-9

CAS: 7365-45-9 Cat. No.: H109408 Formula: C8H18N2O4S Molecular Weight: 238.30 EC Number: 230-907-9
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GRADE & PURITY Suitable for molecular biology ? Molecular-biology grade — free of nucleases and contaminants that degrade DNA/RNA. Use in cloning, PCR, and nucleic-acid work needing clean reagents. ≥99.5%(T)
Synonyms
HEPES, BioXtra, pH 5.0-6.5 (1 M in H2O), >=99.5% (titration) | 1d1p | STK033062 | 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid | HEPES, biochemical grade | 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-1-(2-ethanesulfonic acid) | AMY23345 | DTXSID5040382 | Epit
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Why this grade

Suitable for molecular biology, ≥99.5%(T) Suitable for molecular biology for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

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Literature proof

Cited in 588 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

HEPES has been described as one of the best all-purpose buffers available for biological research.At biological pH, the molecule is zwitterionic, and is effective as a buffer at pH 6.8 to 8.2. HEPES has been used in a wide variety of applications, including tissue culture. It is commonly used to buffer cell culture media in air. HEPES finds its usage in in vitro experiments on Mg.

Specifications

Synonyms
HEPES, BioXtra, pH 5.0-6.5 (1 M in H2O), >=99.5% (titration) | 1d1p | STK033062 | 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid | HEPES, biochemical grade | 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-1-(2-ethanesulfonic acid) | AMY23345 | DTXSID5040382 | Epit
Specifications & Purity
Suitable for molecular biology, ≥99.5%(T)
Storage
Room temperature
Shipped In
Normal
Grade
Suitable for molecular biology
Purity
≥99.5%(T)
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488182841
Canonical Smiles
C1CN(CCN1CCO)CCS(=O)(=O)O
IUPAC Name
2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid
InChIKey
JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C8H18N2O4S/c11-7-5-9-1-3-10(4-2-9)6-8-15(12,13)14/h11H,1-8H2,(H,12,13,14)
Isomeric SMILES
C1CN(CCN1CCO)CCS(=O)(=O)O
RTECS
TL6809000
Molecular Weight
238.30
Reaxy-Rn
883043
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=883043&ln=

Documentation

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassDiazinanes
SubclassPiperazines
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentN-alkylpiperazines
Alternative Parents Sulfonyls  Organosulfonic acids  Alkanesulfonic acids  Trialkylamines  1,2-aminoalcohols  Azacyclic compounds  Primary alcohols  Organopnictogen compounds  Organic zwitterions  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds
Substituents N-alkylpiperazine - Organic sulfonic acid or derivatives - Organosulfonic acid or derivatives - Organosulfonic acid - Sulfonyl - Alkanesulfonic acid - 1,2-aminoalcohol - Tertiary amine - Tertiary aliphatic amine - Alkanolamine - Azacycle - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organopnictogen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Primary alcohol - Organosulfur compound - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Amine - Organic nitrogen compound - Alcohol - Organic zwitterion - Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as n-alkylpiperazines. These are organic compounds containing a piperazine ring where the nitrogen ring atom carries an alkyl group.
External Descriptors organosulfonic acid - HEPES
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





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A2304547Certificate of AnalysisJul 06, 2026 H109408
A2304548Certificate of AnalysisJul 06, 2026 H109408
A2304549Certificate of AnalysisJul 06, 2026 H109408
A2304540Certificate of AnalysisJul 06, 2026 H109408
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A2509040Certificate of AnalysisOct 23, 2024 H109408
J2417344Certificate of AnalysisOct 23, 2024 H109408
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D2117089Certificate of AnalysisOct 21, 2024 H109408
D2117088Certificate of AnalysisJan 15, 2023 H109408
A2304550Certificate of AnalysisNov 17, 2022 H109408
C2418063Certificate of AnalysisNov 17, 2022 H109408
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L2011107Certificate of AnalysisSep 21, 2022 H109408
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A2410242Certificate of AnalysisJun 18, 2022 H109408
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melt Point(°C)210 °C
Molecular Weight238.310 g/mol
XLogP3-4.000
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count6
Rotatable Bond Count5
Exact Mass238.099 Da
Monoisotopic Mass238.099 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area89.500 Ų
Heavy Atom Count15
Formal Charge0
Complexity267.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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