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Acetate Buffer (pH 3.6 to 5.6) Preparation and Recipe

Sodium acetate buffers are used for purification and precipitation of nucleic acids, as well as for protein crystallization and staining gels used in protein electrophoresis. It is very popular in hematology, since there is some evidence that acetate-buffered infusions show improved stability. Acetate buffers are inexpensive and simple to prepare, and can be stored at room temperature.

To prepare  L of Acetate Buffer (pH 3.6 to 5.6):
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Current molarity:
0.1 M
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Current pH:
5.6
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Table 1. Required components
ComponentAmountConcentration
Sodium Acetate (mw: 82.03 g/mol)7.721 g0.09413 M
Acetic Acid (mw: 60.05 g/mol)352.5 mg0.005871 M
  1. Prepare 800 mL of distilled water in a suitable container.
  2. Add 7.721 g of Sodium Acetate to the solution.
  3. Add 352.5 mg of Acetic Acid to the solution.
  4. Adjust solution to final desired pH using HCl or NaOH
  5. Add distilled water until the volume is 1 L.



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