2-(N-Cyclohexylamino)ethanesulfonic acid
Agent Name
2-(N-Cyclohexylamino)ethanesulfonic acid
Alternative Name
CHES
CAS Number
103-47-9
Formula
C8-H17-N-O3-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
CHES; N-Cyclohexyltaurine; 2-(Cyclohexylamino)ethanesulphonic acid; Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-(cyclohexylamino)-; Taurine, N-cyclohexyl- (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biological Buffers
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a biological buffer; [Merck Index]
Comments
A strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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