TAPS 3-[Tris-(hydroxymethyl)-methylamino]-1-propanesulfonic acid

TAPS is a commonly used buffer system in DNA screening systems, it can also serve as a buffer component for RNA samples. It is suitable for studies of electron transport and phosphorylation in chloroplast thin layer sample preparation. It protects oxyhemoglobin from oxidation to methemoglobin during freeze-drying. It can also be used as background electrolytes for capillary zone electrophoresis for trace protein analysis.