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Polyethylenimine, branched
average Mw ~25,000 by LS, average Mn ~10,000 by GPC, branched
Synonym(s):
aziridine, homopolymer, PEI
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Linear Formula:
H(NHCH2CH2)nNH2
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
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form
viscous liquid
mol wt
average Mn ~10,000 by GPC
average Mw ~25,000 by LS
impurities
≤1% water
refractive index
n20/D 1.5290
viscosity
13,000-18,000(50 °C)
bp
250 °C (lit.)
density
1.030 g/mL at 25 °C
SMILES string
C1CN1
InChI
1S/C2H5N/c1-2-3-1/h3H,1-2H2
InChI key
NOWKCMXCCJGMRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Polyethylenimine (PEI) is a hydrophilic cationic polymer widely used as a nonviral nucleotide delivery reagent. Branched PEI can be synthesized by cationic ring-opening polymerization of aziridine. PEI-based particles can also be used as adjuvants for vaccines. Owing to its excellent physicochemical properties, it is applied in many fields like the separation and purification of proteins, carbon dioxide absorption, drug carriers, effluent treatment, and biological labels.
Application
Polyethyleneimine can be used as a non-viral synthetic polymer vector for in vivo delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids. The interaction between negatively charged nucleic acids and positively charged polymer backbone results in the formation of nano-sized complexes. This neutralized complex protects the enclosed nucleic acid from enzymes and maintains its stability till the cellular uptake takes place. For example, human serum albumin conjugated PEI shows good pDNA transfection and low toxicity.
PEI can be used to functionalize single-walled nanotubes (SWNTs) to improve their solubility and biocompatibility while maintaining the structural integrity of the original SWNT. Covalently functionalized SWNTs find application in CO2 absorption and gene delivery.
Branched PEI can also be used to modify the surface properties of adsorbents. PEI-modified hydrous zirconium oxide/PAN nanofibers are used for the defluorination of groundwater as they show high fluoride adsorption capacity and a wide working pH range.
PEI can be used to functionalize single-walled nanotubes (SWNTs) to improve their solubility and biocompatibility while maintaining the structural integrity of the original SWNT. Covalently functionalized SWNTs find application in CO2 absorption and gene delivery.
Branched PEI can also be used to modify the surface properties of adsorbents. PEI-modified hydrous zirconium oxide/PAN nanofibers are used for the defluorination of groundwater as they show high fluoride adsorption capacity and a wide working pH range.
Features and Benefits
Primary and secondary amine groups of PEI can efficiently bind to drugs, nucleic acids, and other functional moieties.
Branched PEI has better complexation andbuffering capacity.
Branched PEI has better complexation andbuffering capacity.
Physical form
Branched polymer
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Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 2
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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