50X TAE (Tris-Acetate EDTA) pH 8.3


TAE buffer is used in agarose gel electrophoresis and Polyacrylamide gels both as a buffer and a component of a gel. Can be used for both genomic and large supercoiled DNA. TAE buffer has a relatively low buffering capacity therefore buffer should be replaced periodicly during long electrophoresis runs. Offered in different concentration for all common biological applications.



Recipe: 242.48g TRIS Base, 57ml Acetic Acid, 18.61g EDTA
Sterile Filtered: Yes (0.20 μM)
Storage: RT
Shipping: Ground
Shelf Life: 3 Years (from Date of Manufacture)
pH: 8.2 - 8.4