DOTAP methylsulfate is a cationic derivative of trimethylammonium linked with two 18-carbon fatty acid tails with single alkene groups in each tail. 18:1 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#: 122222
Name: DOTAP methylsulfate
CAS#: 144189-73-1 (methylsulfate)
Chemical Formula: C43H83NO8S
Exact Mass: 773.5839
Molecular Weight: 774.20
Elemental Analysis: C, 66.71; H, 10.81; N, 1.81; O, 16.53; S, 4.14
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 774.20 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 |
