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Technical Data Sheet TPEN
Compound Information
Product Name:
TPEN
CAS No.:
16858-02-9
Molecular Formula:
C26H28N6
Molecular Weight:
424.54
Storage:
Store at +4°C
Revision Date:
2026-04-27
Analytical Information
| Tests | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Description | TPEN (TPEDA) is a specific cell-permeable heavy metal chelator. TPEN has a higher affinity for Zn2+, but a lower affinity for Mg2+ and Ca2+. TPEN induces DNA damage and increases intracellular ROS production. TPEN also inhibits cell proliferation and indu |
| IUPAC Name | N,N,N',N'-Tetrakis(2-pyridylmethyl)ethylenediamine |
| Form | Tan solid |
| Color | Off-white or tan |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO (up to 10 mg/ml). |
| HPLC | Shows 97.4% purity |
| Melting Point | 112 °C (dec.) |
| NMR | Pass test |
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