CAS 68399-81-5: TAPSO
Description:TAPSO, or 3-(Trihydroxymethyl)aminopropanesulfonic acid, is a zwitterionic buffering agent commonly used in biochemical and molecular biology applications. It is characterized by its ability to maintain a stable pH in biological systems, making it particularly useful in various laboratory settings. TAPSO has a pKa value that allows it to effectively buffer solutions in a physiological pH range, typically around neutral pH. This compound is soluble in water and exhibits low toxicity, which makes it suitable for use in cell culture and other sensitive biological experiments. Additionally, TAPSO is known for its minimal interference with enzymatic reactions and its compatibility with a wide range of biological molecules. Its unique structure, featuring both sulfonic acid and amine functional groups, contributes to its buffering capacity and stability under various conditions. Overall, TAPSO is a valuable tool in research and industrial applications where precise pH control is essential.
Formula:C7H17NO7S
InChI:InChI=1S/C7H17NO7S/c9-3-7(4-10,5-11)8-1-6(12)2-16(13,14)15/h6,8-12H,1-5H2,(H,13,14,15)
InChI key:InChIKey=RZQXOGQSPBYUKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O=S(=O)(O)CC(O)CNC(CO)(CO)CO
- Synonyms:
- (2R)-2-hydroxy-3-{[2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]ammonio}propane-1-sulfonate
- (2S)-2-hydroxy-3-{[2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]ammonio}propane-1-sulfonate
- 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-[[2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]amino]-
- 2-Hydroxy-3-[[2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]amino]-1-propanesulfonic acid
- 2-Hydroxy-3-[tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamino]-1-propanesulfonic acid
- 3-[N-[Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl]amino]-2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid
- 3-{[1,3-Dihydroxy-2-(Hydroxymethyl)Propan-2-Yl]Amino}-2-Hydroxypropane-1-Sulfonic Acid
- N-[Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl]-3-amino-2-hydro-xypropanesulfonic acid
- N-[Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl]-3-amino-2-hydroxypropanesulfonic acid
- N-[Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl]-3-amino-2-hydroxypropansulfonic acid
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- Tapso