16:0 TAP is a cationic derivative of trimethylammonium linked with two 16-carbon fatty acid tails. 16:0 TAP is a cationic liposome-forming compound that may be used for transfection of DNA, RNA, and other negatively charged molecules into eukaryotic cells.
MedKoo Cat#: 122220
Name: 16:0 TAP
CAS#: 139984-36-4
Chemical Formula: C38H76ClNO4
Exact Mass: 645.5463
Molecular Weight: 646.48
Elemental Analysis: C, 70.60; H, 11.85; Cl, 5.48; N, 2.17; O, 9.90
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 646.48 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
