MES (buffer)

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This page is about the biochemical buffering agent. For information about other types of mops, see MES.
The chemical structure of MES
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The chemical structure of MES

MES is the common name for the compound 2-(N-morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid. It is can be used as a buffering agent in biology and biochemistry. Its chemical structure contains a morpholine ring. Similar pH buffering compounds include MOPS which contains a propanesulphonic moiety instead of an ethanesulphonic one. It is one of Good's buffers.


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