Product Description

MES-Na (2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid sodium salt) is a buffering agent commonly used in biochemical and molecular biology applications.

Product:

MES-Na

CAS:

71119-23-8

Synonym:

2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid sodium salt; 4-Morpholineethanesulfonic acid sodium salt; MES, Sodium Salt

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Density

1.507 g/cm3

Melting point

>250 °C (dec.)

Molecular Weight

217.22

Purity

≥99%

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MES-Na used in many
industry applications

MES-Na (2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid sodium salt) is a buffering agent commonly used in biochemical and molecular biology applications. Here's a list of some of its industrial uses:

  1. Biotechnology: MES-Na is used in biotechnology for its buffering capacity in cell culture media, ensuring stable pH conditions which are crucial for optimal cell growth and protein expression.
  2. Molecular Biology: It is widely used in molecular biology protocols, such as nucleic acid purification and enzymatic reactions, where maintaining a consistent pH is essential for reaction efficiency and accuracy.
  3. Pharmaceuticals: MES-Na is used in the pharmaceutical industry to prepare buffer solutions for drug formulation and development, ensuring the stability and efficacy of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
  4. Diagnostic Kits: It is a key component in diagnostic kits and assays, where precise pH control is necessary for accurate detection and measurement of biological markers.
  5. Protein Purification: MES-Na is used in protein purification processes, such as ion exchange chromatography and gel electrophoresis, to maintain the optimal pH for protein stability and activity.
  6. Electrophoresis: It is used as a buffering agent in electrophoresis applications, including SDS-PAGE and capillary electrophoresis, providing stable pH conditions for the separation of biomolecules.
  7. Environmental Testing: MES-Na is used in environmental testing laboratories to prepare buffer solutions for water quality analysis and other environmental assays.
  8. Food and Beverage Industry: It is employed in the food and beverage industry as a buffering agent to maintain the stability and quality of products, particularly in formulations where pH control is critical.
  9. Cosmetics and Personal Care: MES-Na is used in the formulation of cosmetics and personal care products to stabilize pH and improve the shelf life and performance of the products.
  10. Clinical Research: It is used in clinical research laboratories for various biochemical assays and experiments that require precise pH control to ensure reliable and reproducible results.
  11. Plant Research: MES-Na is utilized in plant research for preparing buffer solutions used in various physiological and biochemical studies on plants.