2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid
Agent Name
2-(N-Morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid
Alternative Name
MES
CAS Number
4432-31-9
Formula
C6-H13-N-O4-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
MES; 2-(4-Morpholinyl)ethanesulfonic acid; 2-Morpholinoethanesulfonic acid; 4-Morpholinethanesulfonic acid; Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-morpholino-; MES (buffering agent); Morpholineethanesulfonic acid; Morpholino-N-ethylsulfonate; Morpholinoethanesulfonic acid; 2-Morpholinoethanesulphonic acid; 4-Morpholineethanesulfonic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biological Buffers
Description
Colorless solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a biological buffer; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS] See "Morpholine."
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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