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H9268

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Hexadimethrine bromide

≥94% (titration)

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Synonym(s):
1,5-Dimethyl-1,5-diazaundecamethylene polymethobromide, Polybrene
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41106502
NACRES:
NA.26

Quality Level

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 Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

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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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  2. Is Product H9268, Hexadimethrine bromide, the same thing as Polybrene?

    Yes, Polybrene (registered trade-mark of Abbott) and 1,5-Dimethyl-1,5-diazaundecamethylene polymethobromide, are Synonyms. 

  3. What is the molecular weight of Product H9268, Hexadimethrine bromide?

    According to the information from our supplier, the molecular weight of this product is 4,000-6,000.The chemicals encyclopedia published by the Royal Society of Chemistry provides a general MW range for the chemical of 5,000 - 10,000.

  4. What is the solubility of Product H9268, Hexadimethrine bromide?

    Soluble in water up to 10%.

  5. How do I sterilize Product H9268, Hexadimethrine bromide?

    Hexadimethrine bromide can be filtered sterilized or autoclaved.

  6. What is the solution stability of Product H9268, Hexadimethrine bromide?

    Stock solutions in 0.9% saline solution at 1 mg/mL are stable at least one year stored in the refrigerator.  Stability information is found on the Product Bulletin.

  7. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

    The lot specific COA document can be found by entering the lot number above under the "Documents" section.

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