Hepes belongs to a class of compounds with well-established chemical utility, characterized by the molecular formula C8H18N2O4S and a molecular weight of 238.31. This compound, identified as 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-ylethanesulfonic acid, falls under various substance groups including aminosulphonic acids, hydroxy compounds, alcohols, and nitrogen heterocycles. Its specific role within these groups remains defined by the available data. Handling requirements should be approached with standard professional precautions due to limited data availability. Hepes finds applications in reagent solutions for protein isolation, particularly in the reduction of clotting time during various analyses and in gel filtration processes.

• CAS Number: 7365-45-9
• Molecular Weight: 238.31
• Molecular Formula: C8H18N2O4S
• Exact Mass: 238.09872823