HEPES, 5 kg

Hepes is a chemically defined substance, identified as an aminosulphonic acid and a hydroxy compound, alcohols, substituted. It has a molecular formula of C₈H₁₇NO₅S and a molecular weight of 238.30 g/mol. This compound is supplied in a high purity grade, specifically 99%, and is presented in a solid form, packed in a 5 kg container. Hepes plays a significant role as a biological buffer reagent due to its ability to maintain pH levels in solutions, making it essential in various biochemical reactions. Additionally, it belongs to the substance groups Aminosulphonic acids and Hydroxy compounds, alcohols, substituted.

• CAS Number: 7365-45-9