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Spermidine

BioUltra, Molecular Biology, ≥99.5% (GC)

Synonym(s):

SPD, 1,8-Diamino-4-azaoctane, N-(3-Aminopropyl)-1,4-diaminobutane

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Linear Formula:
NH2(CH2)3NH(CH2)4NH2
CAS Number:
124-20-9
Molecular Weight:
145.25
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
NACRES:
NA.26
PubChem Substance ID:
57653053
EC Number:
204-689-0
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1698591
MDL number:
MFCD00008229

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Product Name

Spermidine, BioUltra, Molecular Biology, ≥99.5% (GC)

InChI key

ATHGHQPFGPMSJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C7H19N3/c8-4-1-2-6-10-7-3-5-9/h10H,1-9H2

SMILES string

NCCCCNCCCN

grade

Molecular Biology

product line

BioUltra

assay

≥99.5% (GC)

storage condition

(Tightly closed. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorizedpersons.)

technique(s)

ChIP: suitable
buffer exchange: suitable

impurities

DNases, none detected
 RNases, none detected
 insoluble matter, passes filter test
 phosphatases, none detected
 proteases, none detected

refractive index

n20/D 1.479 (lit.)

pH

12.0-13.5 (25 °C, 1 M in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

density

0.925 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤50 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤50 mg/kg

cation traces

Al: ≤5 mg/kg
As: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ba: ≤5 mg/kg
Bi: ≤5 mg/kg
Ca: ≤10 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
K: ≤50 mg/kg
Li: ≤5 mg/kg
Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Mo: ≤5 mg/kg
Na: ≤50 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Sr: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg

λ

1 M in H2O

UV absorption

λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.1
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.05

suitability

suitable for molecular biology

application(s)

advanced drug delivery
genomic analysis

Quality Level

200

Gene Information

rat ... Ppm1a(24666)

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Analysis Note

liquid or solid

Application

Spermidine has been used:
  • as a component of chromosome isolation buffer
  • as a component of transcription buffer
  • as a component of homogenization buffer

Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibits neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS). Binds and precipitates DNA; Stimulates T4 polynucleotide kinase activity.
Inhibits neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS). Binds and precipitates DNA; may be used for purification of DNA binding proteins. Stimulates T4 polynucleotide kinase activity.
Spermidine modulates various cellular activities like cellular growth and development, stability of DNA and apoptosis.

Disclaimer

Solutions should be sterile-filtered, not autoclaved, if sterile solution is necessary. Spermidine deaminates with time; solutions should be stored frozen. Prepare new solutions frequently.

Features and Benefits

  • Versatile and adaptable for a wide variety of laboratory and research applications
  • Suitable for Molecular Biology and Biochemical research
  • Free from DNase, RNase, NICKase, and protease
  • Tested to confirm low levels of heavy metal contamination, ensuring suitability for various applications
  • Tested for trace levels of Anions and Cations

General description

Spermidine is a polyamine and a trivalent organic cation.Spermidine is a naturally occurring polyamine compound with diverse biochemical properties. It plays a vital role in gene expression, participating in DNA replication, transcription, and translation processes. Spermidine is crucial for cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation, influencing cell cycle progression and tissue development. It possesses antioxidant activity, safeguarding cells against oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals. Spermidine also stimulates autophagy, promoting the turnover of damaged organelles and protein aggregates for cellular homeostasis. With neuroprotective effects, it supports neuronal survival, synaptic plasticity, and guards against neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, spermidine modulates cellular signaling pathways involved in inflammation and immune responses.

Other Notes

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In first strand cDNA synthesis; Effect on endonuclease inhibition by agarose contaminants

pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

233.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

112 °C - closed cup

ppe

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCP0834
BCCK1724
BCCK3571
BCCJ7908
BCCJ8414

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  5. Is this a spermidine solution or a neat liquid, and what is the concentration?

    Based on a density of 0.925 g/mL and a molecular weight of 145.25, this neat liquid has an effective molarity of 6.4 M.

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Restriction Endonucleases and Modification Methylases
Enzymology Primer for Recombinant DNA Technology, 233-306 (1996)
Foundations of identifying individual chromosomes by imaging flow cytometry with applications in radiation biodosimetry
Beaton-GLA, et al.
Methods, 18-24 (2017)
Biochemical Isolation of Myonuclei from Mouse Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Cutler AA, et al.
Bio-protocol, 7(24) (2017)
Sample Preparation of Telomerase Subunits for Crystallization
Huang J, et al.
Bio-protocol, 5(16) (2015)
Krug, M.S. et al.
Methods in Enzymology, 152, 321-321 (1987)
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