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CAPS (buffer)

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Molar mass
  
221.32 g/mol

Classification
  
Sulfonic acid

Formula
  
C9H19NO3S

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CAPS is the common name for N-cyclohexyl-3-aminopropanesulfonic acid, a chemical used as buffering agent in biochemistry. The similar substance N-cyclohexyl-2-hydroxyl-3-aminopropanesulfonic acid (CAPSO) is also used as buffering agent in biochemistry. Its useful pH range is 9.7-11.1.

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CAPS (buffer) Wikipedia