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T9650

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Tris Acetate-EDTA buffer

10× concentrate, BioReagent, for molecular biology, non-sterile; 0.2 μm filtered

Synonym(s):

TAE buffer

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41105319
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

grade

for molecular biology

Quality Level

sterility

non-sterile; 0.2 μm filtered

product line

BioReagent

form

solution

suitability

suitable for gel electrophoresis (after dilution to working concentration)

foreign activity

Protease, none detected
RNAse, none detected

SMILES string

CC(O)=O.NC(CO)(CO)CO.OC(=O)CN(CCN(CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O)CC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C10H16N2O8.C4H11NO3.C2H4O2/c13-7(14)3-11(4-8(15)16)1-2-12(5-9(17)18)6-10(19)20;5-4(1-6,2-7)3-8;1-2(3)4/h1-6H2,(H,13,14)(H,15,16)(H,17,18)(H,19,20);6-8H,1-3,5H2;1H3,(H,3,4)

InChI key

HGEVZDLYZYVYHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Tris Acetate-EDTA buffer has been used for the preparation of agarose gel during DNA agarose gel electrophoresis.
TAE running buffer is the most commonly used buffer for DNA agarose gel electrophoresis but is also used for non-denaturing RNA agarose gel electrophoresis. Double-stranded DNA tends to run faster in TAE than in other buffers but can also become exhausted during extended electrophoresis. Buffer circulation or buffer replacement during extended electrophoresis can remedy the lower buffering capacity. Dilution of the concentrated TAE buffer produces a 1× TAE buffer with 40 mM Tris-acetate and 1 mM EDTA, pH 8.3. The 1× TAE buffer is used both in the agarose gel and as a running buffer. Applied voltages of less than 5 V/cm (distance between the electrodes of the unit) are recommended for maximum resolution.

Other Notes

0.4 M Tris acetate, pH approx. 8.3, containing 0.01 M EDTA.

Preparation Note

Prepared with Biotechnology Performance Certified Trizma base (T6066) and Molecular Biology Reagent EDTA disodium salt (E5134). Solutions also contain acetic acid (A6283); powdered blend contains Trizma acetate (T1258).
Solution prepared with 18 megohm water

Pictograms

Health hazard

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

STOT RE 2 Inhalation

Target Organs

Respiratory Tract

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Protocols

TAE and TBE are both used as running buffers for nucleic acid electrophoresis but have some important differences. Review our recipes and video to give your application the best chance of success.

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