3-(Cyclohexylamino)-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic acid
Agent Name
3-(Cyclohexylamino)-2-hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic acid
CAS Number
73463-39-5
Formula
C9-H19-N-O4-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
CAPSO compound; 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 3-(cyclohexylamino)-2-hydroxy-; [ChemIDplus] CAPSO; CAPSO Free Acid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Biological Buffers
Description
White crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"CAPS is the common name for N-cyclohexyl-3-aminopropanesulfonic acid, a chemical used as buffering agent in biochemistry. The similar substance N-cyclohexyl-2-hydroxyl-3-aminopropanesulfonic acid (CAPSO) is also used as buffering agent in biochemistry." [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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