Synonym(s): β-Hydroxy-4-morpholinepropanesulfonic acid, 3-Morpholino-2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid

Description

MOPS Biotech is a high purity, GMP Reagent Grade product. MOPS is a zwitterionic buffer used as a running buffer for denaturing gel electrophoresis and as a buffering agent in many biological and biochemical applications. MOPS can be used as a Good’s buffer because it has low UV absorptivity, minimal reactivity, stable pH and is soluble in water.

Specifications

Item	Value
Chemical Name
Appearance	White Powder
CAS No.	68399-77-9
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO5S
Molecular Weight	225.3
Grade	High Purity Grade
Purity	>99.0%
Solubility(33.3%,Water)	Clear Colorless
Melting Point	275-280ºC
Moisture (KF)	<1%
Storage	Store at Room Temperature. Protect from Moisture.

Features

High-Purity Grade — ≥ 99.0% purity ensures minimal impurities for reliable results in sensitive experiments.
Zwitterionic Buffer — Low reactivity, minimal metal-ion binding, and low UV absorbance.
Wide Useful pH Range — Effective buffering from pH 6.2 to 7.6, suitable for physiological and near-physiological conditions.
Fully Water-Soluble — Easily dissolves in water for buffer, media, and reagent preparation.
Versatile Applications — Compatible with electrophoresis, enzyme assays, protein purification, cell culture, and biochemical reactions.

Applications

Gel Electrophoresis — Provides stable pH as a running buffer for DNA/RNA analysis.
Cell Culture & Media Preparation — Maintains physiological pH in cell culture media.
Protein Purification & Chromatography — Suitable as a buffer during protein extraction and purification.
Enzyme Assays & Biochemical Reactions — Ensures optimal enzyme activity and reproducible results.
Reagent & Analytical Solutions — Ideal for stock solutions, buffer formulation, and diagnostic reagents.

Safety Disclaimer

This product is intended for laboratory research use only. Not for drug, human, or veterinary use. Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provided by BioFargo for detailed handling, storage, hazard, and disposal information. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, lab coat, and eye protection when handling. Dispose of waste and residual buffer in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Ensure proper ventilation if preparing large volumes or heating solutions.

Documents

MSDS

COA

MOPSO Free Acid 99.0% High Purity Grade