Product Description

MOPSO-Na (Sodium 3-(N-Morpholino)-2-Hydroxypropanesulfonic Acid) is a zwitterionic buffering agent used in various biochemical and industrial applications. 

Product:

MOPSO-Na

CAS:

79803-73-9

Synonym:

MOPSO sodium salt; 3-(N-Morpholinyl)-2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid sodium salt; 3-Morpholino-2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid sodium salt

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Density

1.416 g/cm3

Melting point

270 - 290 °C

Molecular Weight

247.24

Odor

Odorless

Purity

≥99%

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MOPSO-Na used in many
industry applications

MOPSO-Na (Sodium 3-(N-Morpholino)-2-Hydroxypropanesulfonic Acid) is a zwitterionic buffering agent used in various biochemical and industrial applications. Here are some of its uses:

  1. Biological Buffers: MOPSO-Na is widely used as a buffering agent in biological and biochemical research, particularly in cell culture media, protein purification, and enzyme assays, to maintain a stable pH.
  2. Electrophoresis: It is used in electrophoresis applications, such as SDS-PAGE and native PAGE, providing a stable pH environment for the separation of proteins and nucleic acids.
  3. Tissue Culture: MOPSO-Na is used in tissue culture media to maintain the pH of the culture environment, promoting optimal cell growth and viability.
  4. Chromatography: It serves as a buffer in various chromatography techniques, including ion exchange chromatography and size exclusion chromatography, ensuring the stability of proteins and other biomolecules during separation.
  5. Immunoassays: MOPSO-Na is used in immunoassays and other diagnostic assays as a buffer to maintain the pH and stability of reagents and samples.
  6. Protein Crystallization: It is utilized in protein crystallization studies to provide a stable pH environment, facilitating the formation of high-quality protein crystals for structural analysis.
  7. Molecular Biology: MOPSO-Na is employed in molecular biology techniques, such as DNA and RNA extraction, to maintain the integrity and stability of nucleic acids during processing.
  8. Pharmaceuticals: It is used in pharmaceutical formulations as a buffering agent to maintain the stability and efficacy of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
  9. Analytical Chemistry: MOPSO-Na is used in analytical chemistry applications as a buffer in various assays and analytical techniques to ensure accurate and reproducible results.
  10. Environmental Testing: It is used in environmental testing and monitoring applications to buffer samples and maintain the stability of analytes during analysis.