132172-61-3 | 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-2,3-bis[[(9Z)-1-oxo-9-octadecenyl]oxy]-, chloride (1:1)

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
50mg	≥95%	in stock	$63.00	$45.00
100mg	98%	in stock	$101.00	$71.00
500mg	≥95%	in stock	$474.00	$332.00
1g	99%	in stock	$938.00	$657.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AA46912
• Chemical Name: 1-Propanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-2,3-bis[[(9Z)-1-oxo-9-octadecenyl]oxy]-, chloride (1:1)
• CAS Number: 132172-61-3
• Molecular Formula: C42H80ClNO4
• Molecular Weight: 698.5419
• MDL Number: MFCD01310872
• SMILES: CCCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(C[N+](C)(C)C)OC(=O)CCCCCCC/C=C\CCCCCCCC.[Cl-]

Upstream Synthesis Route

1,2-Dioleoyl-3-trimethylammonium propane chloride, also known as DOTAP, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis. In organic chemistry, DOTAP serves as a critical component in the preparation of liposomes, which are lipid-based vesicles used in drug delivery systems. Its cationic nature allows it to interact with negatively charged molecules, making it a valuable tool in transfection studies for delivering nucleic acids into cells. Additionally, DOTAP is utilized as a stabilizer in the synthesis of nanoparticles and in the design of gene delivery vectors. Its unique structure and properties make it a crucial ingredient in various chemical reactions and applications within the field of chemistry.