Ampholine

Agent Name
Ampholine
CAS Number
37348-94-0
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Other Uses
Category
Biochemical Research
Sources/Uses
"Polyaminopolycarboxlic acids; ampholyte (buffer) system used for isoelectric focusing." [ChemIDplus] General Electric (GE) stopped producing Ampholine because of explosion risk during polyamine synthesis; "Ampholine carrier ampholytes are used in both analytical and preparative isoelectric focusing. They consist of numerous polyamino-polycarboxylic acids of low molecular weight and excellent buffering capacity." [gelifesciences.com]
Comments
Available in pH ranges from 2-10; May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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