| Bioactivity | MOPS is commonly used as a buffering agent in biology. MOPS buffer can maintain the pH of mammalian cell culture media[1][2]. |
| Name | MOPS |
| CAS | 1132-61-2 |
| Formula | C7H15NO4S |
| Molar Mass | 209.26 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
| Reference | [1]. Steven D Carson, et al. MOPS and coxsackievirus B3 stability. Virology. 2017 Jan 15;501:183-187. [2]. Juliane Schmidt, et al. Effect of Tris, MOPS, and phosphate buffers on the hydrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate films by polyester hydrolases. FEBS Open Bio. 2016 Jul 20;6(9):919-27. |