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N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid (BES) is an efficient biological buffer and has been widely used in biological experiments, organic synthesis, and water-based polyurethane materials. However, when conducting relevant experiments, researchers need to ensure that the BES buffer solution is effective, and the state of the solution can reflect certain problems.

1. Appearance inspection: Preliminary judgment of the state of the solution
First, we can preliminarily judge whether the BES buffer solution can be used by observing its appearance. Under normal circumstances, the BES buffer solution should be a colorless and transparent liquid. If the solution shows obvious color changes, such as turning dark yellow, brown or turbid, this may mean that the solution has deteriorated or been contaminated and should not be used.
In addition, it is also necessary to pay attention to whether the solution has precipitation or suspended matter. During storage and use, if the BES buffer solution is improperly handled, such as long-term exposure to high temperature or light conditions, it may cause precipitation or crystallization of the components in the solution. Therefore, if obvious precipitation or suspended matter is found in the solution, it should be used with caution, and it is best to prepare a new buffer solution.

2. Solubility test: Check whether BES powder is fully dissolved
The raw material of BES powder has a white crystalline powder appearance, good water solubility, and can be fully dissolved in water. This characteristic allows BES to be evenly dispersed in the solution, thereby exerting its buffering effect. Therefore, we can judge the state of the solution by checking whether there are undissolved crystal particles in the BES buffer solution. If the BES powder is still not completely dissolved when the preparation method in the instructions is strictly followed, the solution may not be suitable for continued use.

3. Further testing to ensure that the BES solution can continue to be used
When there are undissolved granular substances, obvious precipitates, and abnormal color of the solution in the BES solution, it can be preliminarily judged that the BES solution cannot be used. However, when BES does not have the above situation, it is impossible to judge whether it can continue to be used from the state of the solution. At this time, the next step of inspection is required.
BES buffer solution has high stability under specific temperature and pressure conditions. This stability ensures the reliability of the solution under different experimental environments, so that it can play a good buffering effect in various experiments and applications. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct relevant tests on indicators such as the stability and pH of the BES solution. Ensure that all indicators meet the relevant test requirements before continuing to use.

4. Precautions
BES buffer is easier to store in powder form. After being prepared into a solution, the solution will deteriorate. Therefore, it is recommended that BES solution be prepared immediately before use. In addition, when preparing BES solution, first ensure that the powder raw materials are within the shelf life and prepare the solution quantitatively according to the experimental requirements to avoid unnecessary waste.