Formulation: A solid
Formal Name: N,N,N-trimethyl-2,3-bis[[(9Z)-1-oxo-9-octadecen-1-yl]oxy]-1-propanaminium, monomethyl sulfate
Purity: ≥98%
Formula Markup: C42H80NO4 • CH3SO4
Formula Weight: 774,2
Shelf life (days): 1460
CAS Number: 144189-73-1
Notes: 1,2-Dioleoyl-3-trimethylammoniumpropane (DOTAP) is a cationic liposome-forming compound used for transfection of DNA, RNA, and other negatively charged molecules into eukaryotic cells. It has been used in the composition of small unilamellar liposomes formulated as gene delivery vectors for gene therapy.{24436}