| CAPS[1] | |
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3-(Cyclohexylamino)-1-propanesulfonic acid |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 1135-40-6 |
| PubChem | 70815 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C9H19NO3S |
| Molar mass | 221.32 g/mol |
| Melting point |
>300 °C |
| Acidity (pKa) | 10.4 |
| Hazards | |
| S-phrases | S22 S24/25 |
| (verify) (what is: /?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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| Infobox references | |
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.