P3655

Poly-L-ornithine hydrobromide

mol wt 30,000-70,000

• Synonym(s): L-Ornithine homopolymer hydrobromide
• CAS Number: 27378-49-0
• MDL number: MFCD00237231

Properties

• form: powder
• Quality Level: 200
• mol wt: 30,000-70,000
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• color: white to off-white
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

Application

Poly-L-ornithine hydrobromide has been used to coat coverslips in culture vessels for culturing neural progenitor cells. It has also been used to coat culture plates for culturing cerebral cells of mice.

Packaging

10, 50, 100, 500 mg in poly bottle

1 g in poly bottle

Biochem/physiol Actions

Poly-L-ornithine is a specialized coating that acts as a charge modifier. It is a polycationic synthetic amino acid polymer. It boosts nasal absorption of hydrophilic macromolecular drugs.

Analysis Note

Molecular weight based on viscosity. Also assayed by MALLS.

Other Notes

For additional technical information on polyamino acids please visit the Polyamino acid FAQ resource.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves