TAE Buffer 10 X TAE Electrophoresis Buffer 24.2 g of Tris base [tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane] 5.7 mL glacial acetic acid (17.4 M) 1.85 g EDTA, disodium salt Dissolve the Tris, glacial acetic acid and EDTA in 400 mL of deionized water and mix. Add deonized water to raise the final volume to 500 mL. Label bottle and store at room temperature. TAE Buffer 10 X TAE Electrophoresis Buffer 24.2 g of Tris base [tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane] 5.7 mL glacial acetic acid (17.4 M) 1.85 g EDTA, disodium salt Dissolve the Tris, glacial acetic acid and EDTA in 400 mL of deionized water and mix. Add deonized water to raise the final volume to 500 mL. Label bottle and store at room temperature.