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Thermo Scientific Chemicals PIPES, 0.5M buffer soln., pH 8.0
Description
PIPES can be used in a wide array of biological applications, including as a component in media formulations. Specific applications include buffers for cell culture and diagnostic reagent production. It is used to buffer glutaraldehyde fixative solutions when fixing plant and/or animal tissue tissue samples. This will help prevent the loss of lipids. It is used to buffer glutaraldehyde and formaldehyde when fixing fungal zoospores for fluorescence microscopy and electron microscopy.
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PIPES can be used in a wide array of biological applications, including as a component in media formulations. Specific applications include buffers for cell culture and diagnostic reagent production. It is used to buffer glutaraldehyde fixative solutions when fixing plant and/or animal tissue tissue samples. This will help prevent the loss of lipids. It is used to buffer glutaraldehyde and formaldehyde when fixing fungal zoospores for fluorescence microscopy and electron microscopy.
Solubility
Fully miscible in water.
Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases and heat.

Specifications
Specifications
Color | Colorless |
Concentration | 0.5 M |
pH | 8.0 |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Quantity | 100 mL |
Solubility Information | Fully miscible in water. |
Chemical Name or Material | PIPES buffer soln. |
RUO – Research Use Only
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