Polyethyleneimine

Names

[ Name ]:
Polyethyleneimine

[Synonym ]:
MFCD00084427
Aziridine, homopolymer

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Polyethylenimine is a class of cationic polymers, is effective for gene delivery. Polyethylenimine is nondegradable and the molecular weight of PEI affects the cytotoxicity and gene transfer activity. Polyethylenimine acts as a low toxicity and efficient gene vector[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Cancer

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[References]

[1]. Yuting Wen, et al. A biodegradable low molecular weight polyethylenimine derivative as low toxicity and efficient gene vector. Bioconjug Chem. 2009 Feb;20(2):322-32.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.030 g/mL at 25 °C

[ Boiling Point ]:
250 °C(lit.)

[ Melting Point ]:
59-60°C

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₂H₅N

[ Molecular Weight ]:
43.06780

[ Flash Point ]:
>230 °F

[ Exact Mass ]:
43.04220

[ PSA ]:
21.94000

[ Appearance of Characters ]:
Liquid | Pale yellow

[ Index of Refraction ]:
n20/D 1.5290

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8°C

[ Water Solubility ]:
Soluble in water.

Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS07, GHS09

[ Signal Word ]:
Warning

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H302-H411

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P273

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xn,N,Xi

[ Risk Phrases ]:
22-43-51/53-36/38

[ Safety Phrases ]:
22-24/25-61-36/37-37-26

[ RIDADR ]:
UN 3082 9 / PGIII

[ WGK Germany ]:
2

[ RTECS ]:
TQ7917000

[ Hazard Class ]:
9.0

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