GMP Buffer
GMP Manufactured Process ChemicalHEPES, Free Acid, GMP Grade
Product Code: HEPE-4220 | Previously: HE4220
Intended For Use In Pharmaceutical GMP Processes
HEPES is a zwitterionic buffer used to maintain pH of media used in cell cultures. It is one of Good’s twelve buffers that has a pKa value similar to its pH value making it an ideal buffer for pH maintenance. It has only one restriction, it interferes with the Folin protein assay. This buffer can form radicals so it is not suitable for redox studies. HEPES is used as a Good’s buffer because it has low UV absorptivity, minimal reactivity, stable pH and is soluble in water.
Product Specifications
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0.005% max. | |||||||||
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None Detected None Detected None Detected |
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1 ppm max. | |||||||||
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0.01% max. | |||||||||
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0.5% max. | |||||||||
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5.0 - 6.5 | |||||||||
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7.45 - 7.65 |
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Residue on Ignition | 0.1% max. | |||||||||
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0.005% max. | |||||||||
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5 ppm max. 5 ppm max. 5 ppm max. 5 ppm max. |
Key Compliance Attributes of BioSpectra Grades | Bio Pharma Grade IPEC GMP Compliant Manufactured | ||
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Bio Pharma Grade: Intended for use as IPEC cGMP Compliant Chemical |
LBLE: LBLE applies when product specifications include requirements for Bioburden Testing (TAMC/TYMC and/or Endotoxin). LBLE stands for Low Bioburden, Low Endotoxin non-sterile products suitable for further use in parenteral manufacturing and other sterile applications. |
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HEPE-4220
CAS #: 7365-45-9
Formula: C8H18N2O4S
Sol. In H2O (g/L): 400
F.W.: 238.30 g/mol
pH @ 20°C: 5.0 – 6.5
Useful pH: 6.8 – 8.2
pKa @ 20˚C: 7.55
General Product Description:
- The manufacturing of HEPES HEPE-4220 is performed at BioSpectra’s Bangor, PA facility utilizing multiuse equipment. Equipment used in the manufacturing of HEPE-4220 is cleaned in accordance with BioSpectra’s Process Cleaning Validation Master Plan.
- HEPES is a White Crystalline product.
- Molecular Formula: C8H18N2O4S
- Molecular Weight: 238.30 g/mol.
- CAS Number: 7365-45-9.
- There are no known major food allergens (as defined by FDA and WHO) in the manufacture of this product.
- BioSpectra certifies that all HEPES HEPE-4220 manufactured at BioSpectra and its raw materials are not derived from
or come in contact with animal parts, products, and/or byproducts. - HEPES manufactured at BioSpectra and any raw materials used in the manufacture of HEPES at BioSpectra are not subject to genetic modification.
- Synonyms: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N’-2-ethanesulfonic acid, 2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethanesulfonic acid.
GMP Compliance:
Bio Pharma Grade HEPES, HEPE-4220 is suitable for use as a process chemical. It is manufactured in accordance with the IPEC-PQG Joint Good Manufacturing Practice Guide. This grade of HEPES is not suitable to be used as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Drug, Drug Product or Household Item.
Retest Date:
The recommended retest period for HEPES is two years from the date of manufacture.
Storage and Shipping Conditions:
Ship and Store in ambient temperature.
Package Sizes:
10kg, 25kg and 50kg pails.
Additional Packaging Information
https://www.biospectra.us/technical/packaging