TAPS

TAPS is a biological buffer, remain lysozyme native structure intact and prevents thermal denaturation against high temperatures. TAPS exhibits pKa value of 8.1, while the half-maximum values of connexin channel activity is 8.5 (pH) [1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[29915-38-6]

UNSPSC

12352200

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Type

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/taps.html

Purity

99.86

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 116.67 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=S(CCCNC(CO)(CO)CO)(O)=O

Molecular Formula

C7H17NO6S

Molecular Weight

243.28

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Pannuru P, et al. The effects of biological buffers TRIS, TAPS, TES on the stability of lysozyme. Int J Biol Macromol. 2018 Jun;112:720-727. |[2]Bevans CG, et al. Regulation of connexin channels by pH. Direct action of the protonated form of taurine and other aminosulfonates. J Biol Chem. 1999 Feb 5;274 (6) :3711-9.Bevans CG, et al. Regulation of connexin channels by pH. Direct action of the protonated form of taurine and other aminosulfonates. J Biol Chem. 1999 Feb 5;274 (6) :3711-9.