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Polyethylenimine, linear

average Mn 5,000, PDI ≤1.3

Synonym(s):

PEI

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Linear Formula:
(CH2CH2NH)n
CAS Number:
9002-98-6
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

form

solid

mol wt

average Mn 5,000

mp

54-59 °C

PDI

≤1.3

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C2H5N/c1-2-3-1/h3H,1-2H2

InChI key

NOWKCMXCCJGMRR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

All polyethylene imine polymers are hydrophilic and may contain approx. 30% hydrated water.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Marco Hoffmann et al.
International journal of molecular sciences, 21(6) (2020-03-28)
Highly efficient, biocompatible, and fast nucleic acid delivery methods are essential for biomedical applications and research. At present, two main strategies are used to this end. In non-viral transfection liposome- or polymer-based formulations are used to transfer cargo into cells
Prashanth K B Nagesh et al.
Cancers, 10(9) (2018-08-29)
The therapeutic application of microRNA(s) in the field of cancer has generated significant attention in research. Previous studies have shown that miR-205 negatively regulates prostate cancer cell proliferation, metastasis, and drug resistance. However, the delivery of miR-205 is an unmet
Laura R H Ip et al.
Oncotarget, 6(12), 10548-10562 (2015-04-15)
Treatment options for ovarian cancer patients remain limited and overall survival is less than 50% despite recent clinical advances. The lipid phosphatase inositol polyphosphate 4-phosphatase type II (INPP4B) has been described as a tumor suppressor in the PI3K/Akt pathway with

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