EPPS or HEPPS is a commonly used Good’s buffer. It is often used as separator in ultrathin isoelectric focusing gels and enhances the resolution of phosphoglucomutase. It is used as a buffering agent in biology and biochemistry.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
EPPS or HEPPS is a commonly used Good’s buffer. It is often used as separator in ultrathin isoelectric focusing gels and enhances the resolution of phosphoglucomutase. It is used as a buffering agent in biology and biochemistry.
Solubility
It is soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- MJ Ellwood.; CMG Van den Berg. Zinc speciation in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. Marine Chemistry. 2000, 68, (4), 295-306.
- JL Johnson.; GD Reinhart. Magnesium-ATP and fructose 6-phosphate interactions with phosphofructokinase from Escherichia coli. Biochemistry. 1992, 31, (46), 11510-11518.