TPEN, Purity ≥98%

Synonym: 16858-02-9; TPEDA; N,N,N',N'-Tetrakis(pyridin-2-ylmethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine

MDL: MFCD00036918
CAS Number: 16858-02-9
Compound CID: 5519

Product Size

100 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg; 1000 mg

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

TPEN, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is a heavy metal chelator. The molecular weight of the compound is 424.54, and its molecular formula is C₂₆H₂₈N₆.

Molecular Weight

424.54

Molecular Formula

C₂₆H₂₈N₆

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

Impurities

Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.

Solubility

In vitro: DMSO: 77 mg/mL (181.37 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: 77 mg/mL (181.37 mM)

Identity

Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.

Applications

TPEN plays a key role in inhibiting zinc-dependent enzymes and processes in cells, including metalloproteinases and various signaling pathways dependent on zinc homeostasis, which can influence cell proliferation and apoptosis.