N,N,N′,N′-Tetrakis(2-pyridylmethyl)ethylenediamine
SIGMA/P4413
Synonym: TPEN
CAS Number: 16858-02-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C26H28N6
Molecular Weight: 424.54
MDL Number: MFCD00036918
Linear Formula: C26H28N6
Product Type: Chemical
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C26H28N6/c1-5-13-27-23 |
| InChI key | CVRXLMUYFMERMJ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | C(CN(Cc1ccccn1)Cc2ccccn2) |
| Application: | N,N,N′,N′-Tetrakis(2-pyridylmethy • in the treatment of human embryonic kidney (HEK293T) cells for assessing its effect on the Jembrana disease virus (JDV) viral infectivity factor (Vif) functionality • in P19 embryonic carcinoma cells for chelation of zinc ions released during apoptosis • to evaluate its effect on lentiviral Vpx infection on human monocytic THP-1 cells |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | N,N,N′,N′-Tetrakis(2-pyridylmethy |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | TPEN is a membrane-permeable zinc chelator; decreased the intracellular level of zinc and induced apoptosis (i.e., cell shrinkage and formation of apoptotic bodies with DNA fragmentation and formation of a typical DNA ladder pattern). |
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| Packaging: | 50, 100 mg in poly bottle |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 12352116 |

