I have CTAB Buffer I made approximately last year; no 2-mercapto-ethanol (2ME) was added because i only add that immediately before use. It was stored at room temperature.
Hello Yvette, I don't know how prepared your CTAB buffer but storing at room temperature is wrong. The proper storage temperature is 37 deg C to avoid precipitation. That should keep for like 5 years. However, it is best to prepare the buffer fresh when needed.