N-Cyclohexyl-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid

N-Cyclohexyl-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid

IUPAC name	2-(cyclohexylamino)ethanesulfonic acid
Other names	N-Cyclohexyltaurine, CHES
Identifiers
CAS number	[103-47-9]
PubChem	66898
MeSH	2-(N-cyclohexylamino)ethanesulfonic+acid
SMILES	C1CCC(CC1)NCCS(=O)(=O)O
Properties
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₇NO₃S
Molar mass	207.287 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

N-Cyclohexyl-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, also known as CHES, is a buffering agent.

Typically appears as a white crystalline powder.

Decomposition or burning may produce toxic fumes such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.

CHES buffers have a useful range of pH 8.6–10.

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