Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of HEPES (CAS: 7365-45-9)?
Answer
HEPES (CAS: 7365-45-9) is widely utilized in pharmaceuticals, research, and biotechnology. It serves as a buffering agent in cell culture media, enzyme assays, and pharmaceutical formulations. In research, HEPES stabilizes pH in buffer solutions for experiments involving proteins, nucleic acids, and cells. Industrially, it is used in detergents and as a preservative. Its applications also extend to cosmetics and pharmaceutical excipients for pH control.
About
CAS No
7365-45-9
English Name
HEPES
Molecular Formula
C8H18N2O4S
Molecular Weight
238.31 g/mol
SMILES
C1CN(CCN1CCO)CCS(=O)(=O)O
InChIKey
JKMHFZQWWAIEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
