3-(Cyclohexylamino)-1-propanesulfonic acid
CAS No.: 1135-40-6 Formula: C9H19NO3S
Weight: 221.31700
Synonyms: N-Cyclohexyl-3-aminopropanesulfonic acid; 3-(cyclohexylamino)propane-1-sulfonic acid; 3-Cyclohexylaminopropanesulfonic Acid [Good's buffer component; 3-Cyclohexylaminopropanesulfonic acid; 3-(Cyclohexylamino)-1-propanesuhinic acid
CAPS is the common name for N-cyclohexyl-3-aminopropanesulfonic acid, a chemical used as buffering agent in biochemistry. The similar substance N-cyclohexyl-2-hydroxyl-3-aminopropanesulfonic acid (CAPSO) is also used as buffering agent in biochemistry. Its useful pH range is 9.7-11.1.