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Spermidine

BioUltra, Molecular Biology, ≥99.5% (GC)

Synonym(s):

SPD, 1,8-Diamino-4-azaoctane, N-(3-Aminopropyl)-1,4-diaminobutane


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Linear Formula:
NH2(CH2)3NH(CH2)4NH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
145.25
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
NACRES:
NA.26
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
204-689-0
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1698591
MDL number:

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Product Name

Spermidine, BioUltra, Molecular Biology, ≥99.5% (GC)

InChI key

ATHGHQPFGPMSJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C7H19N3/c8-4-1-2-6-10-7-3-5-9/h10H,1-9H2

SMILES string

NCCCCNCCCN

grade

Molecular Biology

product line

BioUltra

assay

≥99.5% (GC)

storage condition

(Tightly closed. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorizedpersons.)

technique(s)

ChIP: suitable
buffer exchange: suitable

impurities

DNases, none detected
RNases, none detected
insoluble matter, passes filter test
phosphatases, none detected
proteases, none detected

refractive index

n20/D 1.479 (lit.)

pH

12.0-13.5 (25 °C, 1 M in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

density

0.925 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤50 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤50 mg/kg

cation traces

Al: ≤5 mg/kg
As: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ba: ≤5 mg/kg
Bi: ≤5 mg/kg
Ca: ≤10 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
K: ≤50 mg/kg
Li: ≤5 mg/kg
Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Mo: ≤5 mg/kg
Na: ≤50 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Sr: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg

λ

1 M in H2O

UV absorption

λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.1
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.05

suitability

suitable for molecular biology

application(s)

advanced drug delivery
genomic analysis

Quality Level

Gene Information

rat ... Ppm1a(24666)

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for molecular biology

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grade

for molecular biology

grade

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assay

≥99.5% (GC)

assay

≥99% (GC)

assay

≥98%

assay

≥97%

technique(s)

ChIP: suitable, buffer exchange: suitable

technique(s)

-

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

technique(s)

-

suitability

suitable for molecular biology

suitability

-

suitability

-

suitability

-

storage condition

(Tightly closed. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorizedpersons.)

storage condition

-

storage condition

-

storage condition

-

solubility

H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless to very faintly yellow

solubility

-

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless

Analysis Note

liquid or solid

Application

Spermidine has been used:
  • as a component of chromosome isolation buffer[1][2]
  • as a component of transcription buffer[3]
  • as a component of homogenization buffer[4]

Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibits neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS). Binds and precipitates DNA; Stimulates T4 polynucleotide kinase activity.
Inhibits neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS). Binds and precipitates DNA; may be used for purification of DNA binding proteins. Stimulates T4 polynucleotide kinase activity.
Spermidine modulates various cellular activities like cellular growth and development, stability of DNA and apoptosis.[5]

Disclaimer

Solutions should be sterile-filtered, not autoclaved, if sterile solution is necessary. Spermidine deaminates with time; solutions should be stored frozen. Prepare new solutions frequently.

Features and Benefits

  • Versatile and adaptable for a wide variety of laboratory and research applications
  • Suitable for Molecular Biology and Biochemical research
  • Free from DNase, RNase, NICKase, and protease
  • Tested to confirm low levels of heavy metal contamination, ensuring suitability for various applications
  • Tested for trace levels of Anions and Cations

General description

Spermidine is a polyamine[5] and a trivalent organic cation.[6]Spermidine is a naturally occurring polyamine compound with diverse biochemical properties. It plays a vital role in gene expression, participating in DNA replication, transcription, and translation processes. Spermidine is crucial for cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation, influencing cell cycle progression and tissue development. It possesses antioxidant activity, safeguarding cells against oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals. Spermidine also stimulates autophagy, promoting the turnover of damaged organelles and protein aggregates for cellular homeostasis. With neuroprotective effects, it supports neuronal survival, synaptic plasticity, and guards against neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, spermidine modulates cellular signaling pathways involved in inflammation and immune responses.

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In first strand cDNA synthesis[7]; Effect on endonuclease inhibition by agarose contaminants[8]

pictograms

Corrosion

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Danger

hcodes

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

233.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

112 °C - closed cup

ppe

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter


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Peptide nucleic acid (PNA) fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) on chromosomes in suspension for analysis of repetitive DNA by flow cytometry
Brind AJ and Lansdorp PM
Protocol Exchange (2011)
Biochemical Isolation of Myonuclei from Mouse Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Cutler AA, et al.
Bio-protocol, 7(24) (2017)
Restriction Endonucleases and Modification Methylases
Enzymology Primer for Recombinant DNA Technology, 233-306 (1996)
Induction of Autophagy and Apoptosis in Melanoma Treated With Palladacycle Complexes
Autophagy: Cancer, Other Pathologies, Inflammation, Immunity, Infection, and Aging, 231-247 (2016)
Foundations of identifying individual chromosomes by imaging flow cytometry with applications in radiation biodosimetry
Beaton-GLA, et al.
Methods, 18-24 (2017)

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  1. How can I determine the shelf life / expiration / retest date of this product?

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      For all products, we recommend handling per defined conditions as printed in our product literature and website product descriptions. We recommend that products should be routinely inspected by customers to ensure they perform as expected.
      For products without retest or expiration dates, our standard warranty of 1 year from the date of shipment is applicable.
      For more information, please refer to the Product Dating Information document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/418/501/product-dating-information-06-25-mk.pdf

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  2. How is shipping temperature determined? And how is it related to the product storage temperature?

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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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  3. What's the molar concentration of the product? Is it 1M?

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    1. This product is considered a pure material rather than a solution. The concentration can be determined by dividing the density by the molecular weight and correcting for units. This gives 6.37M, which would then need to be multiplied by the batch-specific density for the batch in question, as the material is not 100% pure.

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  4. What is the container for item 85558-1G Spermidine and 43816-10mL DL-Dithiothreitol solution?

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    1. Both items are from Buchs. Item 85558-1g comes in a narrow neck glass bottle, 5 ml, amber. Item 43816-10mL is a 15 ml plastic tube made of polypropylene (PP) and includes a sterile cap.

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  5. Under which conditions should this UNopened product be stored? What is the shelf life of an UNopened product? Under which conditions should this OPENED product be stored? What is the shelf life of an OPENED product?

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    1. This product may be stored at room temperature. For products with no specified storage temperature given on the label or product page, ambient storage may be assumed. No change in storage temperature is required after opening provided that the item is handled properly and free of contaminants. This product is not assigned an expiration date. While considered stable, this item may be subject to degradation over time and is assigned a periodic retest date to confirm quality. The lot specific retest date is reported on the Certificate of Analysis. See the link below to review a sample of lot specific Certificate:
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  6. spermidine 85558. I have received 1 G in liquid. Can you please tell me 1G in what volume? and what solution? Never mentioned anywhere.

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    1. The product is a neat or pure compound with a melting point of approximately room temperature. The material may be received as either a liquid or a solid. The density of this product is 0.925 g/mL and the concentration is 6.4M.

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  7. Is this a spermidine solution or a neat liquid, and what is the concentration?

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    1. Based on a density of 0.925 g/mL and a molecular weight of 145.25, this neat liquid has an effective molarity of 6.4 M.

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  8. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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