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Poly-DL-ornithine hydrobromide

suitable for cell culture, Mol wt 3,000-15,000

Synonym(s):

DL-Ornithine homopolymer hydrobromide

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CAS Number:
82682-33-5
MDL number:
MFCD00166384
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
24898960
NACRES:
NA.26

product name

Poly-DL-ornithine hydrobromide, mol wt 3,000-15,000

form

powder or solid

Quality Level

200

mol wt

3,000-15,000

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

color

white to off-white

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Br.NCCCC(N)C(O)=O

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Application

Poly-DL-ornithine hydrobromide has been used to coat coverslips to seed dorsal root ganglion neurons from rats. It has also been used to coat dishes for mouse cortical neuron culture.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Poly-DL-ornithine is a basic polypeptide that provides an ideal condition for the growth of neurons in culture. It inhibits the growth of bacteria.

Analysis Note

Molecular weight based on viscosity. Also assayed by MALLS.

Other Notes

For additional technical information on polyamino acids please visit the Polyamino acid FAQ resource.

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

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