Problems with MES - autoclavable?? (Aug/04/2005 )

Hi

Can I to esterilize a 10% solution of MES (2-Morpholinoethanesulfonic acid, monohydrate) by autoclave?

Thanks

Jobsky

-jobsky-

hi
yes you can
but MOPS doesn't support DEPC... (i don't know if you mind but i had to thow away a fresh solution because my boss told me that after...)

-fred_33-

MES is not the same as MOPS by the way

-John Buckels-

I`m confused

MOPS is autoclavable but MES no? both?

help?

thank you

jobsky

-jobsky-

hi
sorry for late reply.
just ask the manufacturer. I can't tell more cause i've made a mistake in products. But may i ask you to tell us the information?
Thanks.
Fred

-fred_33-

Hi fred33

There is not answer from sigma yet ...
But i´ll share the information of course.

I´m waiting.

-jobsky-

sigma answer...

We do not
recommend that MES buffer solutions be sterilized by autoclaving, as the
solutions turn yellow and degradation may occur. MES buffer solutions
should be sterilized by sterile filtration through a 0.22 micron filter.

jobsky

-jobsky-