H9268

Hexadimethrine bromide

≥94% (titration)

• Synonym(s): 1,5-Dimethyl-1,5-diazaundecamethylene polymethobromide, Polybrene
• CAS Number: 28728-55-4
• MDL number: MFCD00133397
• UNSPSC Code: 41106502

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥94% (titration)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• InChI: 1S/C10H24N2.C3H6Br2/c1-11(2)9-7-5-6-8-10-12(3)4;4-2-1-3-5/h5-10H2,1-4H3;1-3H2
• InChI key: KZKAYEGOIJEWQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Hexadimethrine bromide is a quaternary ammonium compound which works as a heparin antagonist. It is also involved in the transformation of low molecular weight DNA.

Application

Hexadimethrine bromide can be used to transfect mammalian cells with DNA. It can be used to increase the efficiency of lipofection transfections.
Hexadimethrine bromide has been used for lentivirus infection in cells. It has been used for infection of cells with retroviral supernatant.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves