IUPAC Name
3-(Dimethylamino)propane-1,2-diyl bis(decanoate)
Chemical Formula
C₂₇H₅₃NO₄
Molecular Weight
455.7
Form
Solid
SMILES
O=C(OCC(CN(C)C)OC(CCCCCCCCC)=O)CCCCCCCCC
AAPharmaSyn Stock ID
00040
3-(dimethylamino)propane-1,2-diyl bis(decanoate) is a cationic lipid-like diester with amphiphilic properties, so its functions are mainly tied to its ability to interact with lipid membranes. Functionally, it can form liposomes or micelles, making it useful for delivery systems. It can be used to complex nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) via electrostatic interactions and helps facilitate cellular uptake of charged molecules in experimental setups.
