Melford Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Anhydrous

It is also known as monosodium phosphate or sodium dihydrogen phosphate. The anhydrous designation indicates that it is the form of the compound without any water molecules.

In the life science field, it is primarily utilized as a buffering agent and as a source of phosphate ions. Buffers are substances that help maintain a stable pH in biological and biochemical processes, ensuring optimal conditions for enzymatic reactions and other cellular activities.

Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Anhydrous is often used in laboratory settings for the preparation of various biological reagents, cell culture media, and buffer solutions. It can be combined with other phosphate compounds to create buffer systems with specific pH ranges and buffering capacities, making it suitable for a wide range of experimental conditions

Moreover, the compound is used in molecular biology techniques like DNA and protein electrophoresis, as it provides the necessary pH control for separation and analysis of biomolecules. It is also employed in the preparation of phosphate-based saline solutions.