Biological buffer TAPS 29915-38-6: a stable guardian in high pH experiments

In biochemical and molecular biology experiments, buffer solutions are the core tool for maintaining pH stability in the system. However, when experiments involve high pH environments, traditional buffering agents often affect experimental results due to temperature sensitivity, ion strength interference, or limited buffering range. At this point, N-tris (hydroxymethyl) methyl-3-aminopropanesulfonic acid (TAPS buffer) has become an ideal choice for high pH experiments due to its unique chemical properties. This article will analyze how TAPS provides reliable support for scientific research from three aspects: performance advantages, application scenarios, and operational convenience.

Wide buffering range and strong stability

The buffering range of TAPS covers pH 7.7-9.1, perfectly meeting the requirements of alkaline environments. Its core advantages lie in:

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1. Resistant to temperature fluctuations and interference. The pKa value of traditional buffering agents is temperature sensitive, and every 1 ℃ increase in temperature will cause a decrease in pH. The pKa (8.4) of TAPS is minimally affected by temperature and can maintain pH stability even under 37 ℃ or ice bath conditions, ensuring controllable experimental conditions.

2. Low ion intensity interference. The sulfonic acid group (- SO ∝⁻) in the molecular structure of TAPS gives it low ionic strength. In experiments that require precise charge environments such as electrophoresis and chromatography, it can avoid the band diffusion or separation efficiency decline caused by traditional buffering agents due to high ionic strength.

3. Chemical inertness assurance results. In experiments sensitive to impurities such as enzyme activity determination and protein crystallization, TAPS does not undergo side reactions with metal ions, proteins, or other biomolecules to avoid interfering with experimental signals. For example, in alkaline phosphatase activity detection, the TAPS buffer system can significantly reduce background noise and improve detection sensitivity.

Multi scenario application

1. Protein research. TAPS can maintain the natural conformation of proteins under alkaline conditions in protein refolding, purification, and crystallization experiments. For example, in membrane protein crystallization, its weak alkaline environment helps stabilize hydrophobic regions and improve crystal quality.

2. Nucleic acid technology. TAPS can replace Tris in PCR, sequencing and other reactions, reducing pH drift during high-temperature denaturation steps. In addition, its low ionic strength can optimize the resolution of DNA electrophoresis, making the separation of small nucleic acids clearer.

Save time and effort, improve experimental efficiency

1. Easy to prepare and store. TAPS exists in solid form, is stable at room temperature, and does not require special storage conditions. When preparing, only dissolve in deionized water and adjust the pH with NaOH or HCl to avoid complex steps.

2. Wide compatibility. Compatible with commonly used reagents such as EDTA and DTT, supporting multi-step experimental procedures. For example, in protein extraction, TAPS buffer can simultaneously add protease inhibitors without worrying about buffer system failure.

3. Cost effectiveness optimization. Although the unit price is slightly higher than some traditional buffering agents, the high stability of TAPS can reduce the number of repeated experiments and significantly reduce research costs in the long run.

Product packaging

Hubei Xindesheng Material Technology, as a manufacturer of biological buffering agents, has rich experience in research and development and production. In addition to supplying common biological buffering agents such as TAPS, TRIS base, MOPS, CAPS in large quantities, Desheng can also provide customized services for small batches of biological buffering agents. While ensuring stable and excellent product performance, the price is affordable and we can provide good after-sales service. If you need it, you can click on the official website of Hubei Xindesheng for inquiries or contact me directly!