Citrate Phosphate Buffer (Mcilvaine Buffer, pH 6.0)

CAT#: BB-2468
  • Useful in cell culture, biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques
  • Effective in enzyme reactions, purification procedures, and histology
  • Ready-to-use solution, providing a buffering system within the pH range of 3.0-6.2

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Product Description

The Citrate-Phosphate buffer, also known as Mcllvaine Buffer, is composed of citric acid and sodium phosphate dibasic generating a pH range of 3.0-8.0. This buffer type can be used in various applications, including histology, medical diagnostics, immunohistochemistry, and molecular biology. By carefully adjusting the concentration of citrate ions and phosphate ions, optimal buffering capacity can be achieved, providing a controlled environment for sensitive biochemical processes.

Specifications

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Method: Filtered through 0.22-micron filter.
Storage: Room Temp.
pH: 6.00 ± 0.20
QC Testing: Appearance, pH
Component NameCASMolecular WeightConcentration
Citric Acid Anhydrous / Sodium Phosphate Dibasic Anhydrous 77-92-9 / 7558-79-4 192.12 / 141.96 100 mM / 200 mM Mixture
Water 7732-18-5 18.02 Rest