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Hexadimethrine bromide

≥94% (titration)

Synonym(s):

1,5-Dimethyl-1,5-diazaundecamethylene polymethobromide, Polybrene

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41106502
NACRES:
NA.26

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

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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.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

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Not applicable

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Not applicable

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Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)


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