Formulation: A solution in ethanol
Formal Name: N,N,N-trimethyl-2,3-bis[(9Z)-9-octadecen-1-yloxy]-1-propanaminium, monochloride
Purity: ≥95%
Formula Markup: C42H84NO2 • Cl
Formula Weight: 670,6
Shelf life (days): 730
CAS Number: 104162-48-3
Notes: N-[1-(2,3-Dioleyloxy)propyl]-N,N,N-trimethylammonium (DOTMA) is a cationic lipid.{43501} It has been used as a component in liposomes that can be used to encapsulate siRNA, microRNAs, and oligonucleotides and for gene transfection in vitro.{43501,43502}