CAPS is the common name for 3-(Cyclohexylamino)-1-propanesulfonic acid, a chemical used as buffering agent in biochemistry.

The similar substance N-cyclohexyl-2-hydroxyl-3-aminopropanesulfonic acid (CAPSO) is also used as buffering agent in biochemistry.

Its useful pH range is 9.7-11.1.

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