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DOTAP

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Description: Cationic agent for liposome and LNP formation
Alternative Names: 1,2-dioleoyl-3-trimethylammoniumpropane
Chemical Name: N,N,N-Trimethyl-2,3-bis(oleoyloxy)propan-1-aminium chloride
Purity: ≥95% (HPLC)
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Biological Activity for DOTAP

DOTAP is a cationic agent used in liposome formation. Facilitates the transfection of DNA, RNA, and other molecules with negative charges into eukaryotic cells. Can be used to generate selective organ-targeting (SORT) lipid nanoparticles.

For more information on how to prepare MC3 lipid nanoparticles for RNA delivery, please see our protocol.

Technical Data for DOTAP

M. Wt 698.54
Formula C42H80ClNO4
Storage Store at -20°C
Purity ≥95% (HPLC)
CAS Number 132172-61-3
InChI Key KSXTUUUQYQYKCR-LQDDAWAPNA-M
Smiles C(OC(CCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC)=O)(COC(CCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC)=O)C[N+](C)(C)C.[Cl-]

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.

Solubility Data for DOTAP

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
ethanol 69.85 100
chloroform 69.85 100

Preparing Stock Solutions for DOTAP

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 698.54. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.43 mL 7.16 mL 14.32 mL
5 mM 0.29 mL 1.43 mL 2.86 mL
10 mM 0.14 mL 0.72 mL 1.43 mL
50 mM 0.03 mL 0.14 mL 0.29 mL

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References for DOTAP

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.

Wang et al (2023) Preparation of selective organ-targeting (SORT) lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) using multiple technical methods for tissue-specific mRNA delivery. Nat.Protoc. 18 265 PMID: 36316378

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Protocols for DOTAP

The following protocol features additional information for the use of DOTAP (Cat. No. 7179).