What is the synthesis of 3-Morpholinopropanesulfonicacid 1132-61-2

Biological buffer 3-morpholine-propanesulfonic acid is a compound containing morpholine and sulfonic acid groups, commonly used in fields such as biochemistry and molecular biology, and can effectively regulate and maintain pH values. The original characteristic of 3-morpholinepropanesulfonic acid is a white powder with high hydrophilicity and excellent water solubility. This article mainly introduces two methods for synthesizing 3-morpholinepropanesulfonic acid.

MOPS powder

1, Laboratory synthesis

In the laboratory, the synthesis of 3-morpholine-propanesulfonic acid typically involves the following steps:

Starting materials: Firstly, it is necessary to prepare some starting materials, such as morpholine, propionic acid, etc. These raw materials are easily obtainable commercially and have relatively low prices.

Reaction conditions: During the synthesis process, it is necessary to strictly control reaction conditions such as temperature, pressure, and catalyst, as these conditions have a significant impact on the quality and yield of the product.

Reaction process: Mix the starting materials together and conduct the reaction under appropriate reaction conditions. This process may take some time for the reaction to fully proceed.

Product separation: After the reaction is completed, a series of physical or chemical methods such as crystallization, filtration, and extraction can be used to separate and purify the product.

Product characterization: Finally, the structure and purity of the product are confirmed by characterizing it. This can be achieved through various spectroscopic techniques, such as infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, etc.

2, Industrial production

Compared with laboratory synthesis, the process of industrial production of 3-morpholine-propanesulfonic acid is more complex and extensive. Below is a brief introduction to several key steps in industrial production of 3-morpholine-propanesulfonic acid:

Raw material preparation: In industrial production, it is necessary to purchase a large amount of starting materials and store and transport them. This process needs to consider the stability, safety, and economy of the raw materials.

Equipment and facilities: Industrial production requires large-scale equipment and facilities, such as reactors, separation towers, storage tanks, etc. These devices need to be able to withstand harsh conditions such as high temperature and pressure, while also ensuring safety and reliability.

Process optimization: In industrial production, it is necessary to optimize and improve the laboratory synthesis process. This includes adjusting reaction conditions, improving separation processes, and reducing energy consumption. By optimizing the process, the quality and yield of the product can be improved, and production costs can be reduced.

Quality control: Industrial production requires a strict quality control system to ensure product quality and consistency. This includes inspection of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, as well as quality monitoring during the production process.

Product packaging

Environmental protection and safety: Industrial production needs to consider environmental protection and safety issues. For the production of 3-morpholine propionic acid, first measures need to be taken to ensure safety during the production process. Secondly, some waste gases, wastewater, and residues generated during the production process should be properly treated in accordance with relevant regulations.

The biological buffering agents provided by Hubei Xindesheng Material Technology Co., Ltd., such as 3-morpholine-propanesulfonic acid and 3-hydroxymethylaminomethane, are independently developed and produced. They have a complete production process and advanced production equipment, and the products produced can guarantee a white powder appearance, purity higher than 99%, good water solubility, and strong buffering ability. If you are also in the field of biological buffering agents, please feel free to contact us to discuss more about product knowledge!

FAQ

What does MOPS stand for buffer?

MOPS buffer, also referred to as 3-(N-Morpholino) propanesulfonic acid or 4-Morpholinepropanesulfonic acid, is a zwitterionic biological buffering reagent used widely in biochemical and biological studies. One of Good's buffers, MOPS is suitable for a pH range of 6.5 – 7.9.

What is MOPS buffer used for?

MOPS sodium salt, a biological buffer, is frequently used in the field of biochemistry and molecular biological research. Buffers are chemicals capable of absorbing acid or alkali, in solution, so that the addition of acid or alkali results in small changes in the pH of the solution.

Why do MOPS buffer for RNA?

MOPS buffer is used at 1X for the electrophoresis of RNA as the running buffer to separate RNA samples on agarose and formaldehyde-agarose (denaturing) gels. MOPS buffer is also used for Northern Blots -the hybridization of total RNA or mRNA to a membrane.