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Cited in 3 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.
HEPES, or 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine-1-ethane-sulfonic acid, is a zwitterionic N-substituted aminosulfonic acid buffer with a remarkable pH buffering capacity between 6.8 and 8.2 (pKa of 7.48 at 25°C). Widely recognized for its versatility, HEPES is extensively employed in cell biology, biochemical, and biological research. Notably, its neutrality towards metal ions makes it a preferred choice for solutions with metal ions, acting as a "non-coordinating buffer."
In cell culture, HEPES excels in maintaining stable physiological pH even amidst fluctuating carbon dioxide concentrations, outperforming bicarbonate buffers (NaHCO3). Moreover, HEPES showcases valuable properties in various biological and biochemical processes, such as isoelectric focusing for protein separation and minimal interference in DNA-restriction enzyme reactions, making it indispensable across diverse research applications, including immunoprecipitation, cell lysis, and live cell imaging. Its versatility, exceptional buffering capacity, and minimal interaction with molecules establish HEPES as a key tool in various research domains.
| Pubchem Sid | 504760869 |
|---|---|
| Pubchem Sid Url | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504760869 |
| Canonical Smiles | C1CN(CCN1CCO)CCS(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+] |
| IUPAC Name | sodium;2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonate |
| InChIKey | RDZTWEVXRGYCFV-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| INCHI | 1S/C8H18N2O4S.Na/c11-7-5-9-1-3-10(4-2-9)6-8-15(12,13)14;/h11H,1-8H2,(H,12,13,14);/q;+1/p-1 |
| Isomeric SMILES | C1CN(CCN1CCO)CCS(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+] |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| Molecular Weight | 260.29 |
| Reaxy-Rn | 14541911 |
| Reaxys-RN_link_address | https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=14541911&ln= |
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| Kingdom | Organic compounds |
|---|---|
| Superclass | Organoheterocyclic compounds |
| Class | Diazinanes |
| Subclass | Piperazines |
| Intermediate Tree Nodes | Not available |
| Direct Parent | N-alkylpiperazines |
| Alternative Parents | Sulfonyls Organosulfonic acids Alkanesulfonic acids Trialkylamines 1,2-aminoalcohols Azacyclic compounds Primary alcohols Organopnictogen compounds Organic zwitterions Organic sodium salts Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives |
| Molecular Framework | Aliphatic 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 - Organic alkali metal salt - Organic nitrogen compound - Organic zwitterion - Organic salt - Organic sodium salt - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organopnictogen compound - Primary alcohol - Organosulfur compound - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Amine - Organic oxygen compound - Alcohol - Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound |
| Description | This 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 | organic sodium salt - N-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine - N-(sulfoalkyl)piperazine |
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| Certificate of Analysis | May 15, 2026 | H100306 | |
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| Certificate of Analysis | Dec 13, 2025 | H100306 | |
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| Certificate of Analysis | Jun 25, 2025 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | May 30, 2025 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | May 30, 2025 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | May 30, 2025 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Jan 18, 2025 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Jan 18, 2025 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Nov 15, 2024 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 27, 2024 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 27, 2024 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 27, 2024 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Jan 16, 2024 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 04, 2021 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 04, 2021 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 04, 2021 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 04, 2021 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 04, 2021 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 04, 2021 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 04, 2021 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 04, 2021 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 04, 2021 | H100306 | |
| Certificate of Analysis | Sep 04, 2021 | H100306 |
| Solubility | water: 500 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | Moisture Sensitive |
| Molecular Weight | 260.290 g/mol |
| XLogP3 | |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 6 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 260.081 Da |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 260.081 Da |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 92.300 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 16 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 272.000 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| The total count of all stereochemical bonds | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 2 |
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