What Does PIPES Stand For?

PIPES stands for Piperazine 1 4 Bis 2 Ethanesulfonic Acid

PIPES, or Piperazine 1,4-Bis(2-Ethanesulfonic Acid), is a biodegradable, zwitterionic buffer commonly used in biochemical and molecular biology research. It is particularly advantageous for maintaining physiological pH in biological applications, offering high stability and low reactivity with biomolecules. PIPES is effective in a pH range of 6.1 to 7.5, making it suitable for various experimental conditions, including cell cultures and protein studies.