HEPPS (buffer)

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HEPPS
HEPPS
IUPAC name 3-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]propane-1-sulfonic acid
Other names HEPPS, EPPS
Identifiers
CAS number
SMILES C1CN(CCN1CCCS(=O)(=O)O)CCO
Properties
Molecular formula C9H20N2O4S
Molar mass 252.332 g/mol
Density g/cm3
Melting point

(dec.)

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

HEPPS or EPPS are the common names for the compound 3-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinyl]propanesulfonic acid. It is used as a buffering agent in biology and biochemistry. Its chemical structure contains a piperazine ring. The pKa of HEPPS is 8.00.

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