MOPS is used as a biological buffer. MOPS is a zwitterionic amino acid which acts as one of the "Good" buffers. It is a structural analog to MES; however, MOPS is a more suitable biological buffer than MES because the pH range is closer to pH 7.4. A buffer using MOPS sodium salt can be made by mixing equimolar MOPS free acid and MOPS sodium salt solutions to attain a buffer of the desired pH. Titration of a solution of MOPS sodium salt with HCl results in a solution that will contain NaCl, so the ionic strength will be higher than appropriate for some applications. Concentrations higher than 20 mM should not be used with mammalian cell cultures.
- UPC:
- 41141710
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 219067083
