spermidine

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spermidine Structure
spermidine structure
Common Name spermidine
CAS Number 124-20-9 Molecular Weight 145.246
Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 246.6±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C7H19N3 Melting Point 23-25 °C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 118.1±22.0 °C
Symbol GHS05
GHS05
Signal Word Danger

 Use of spermidine


Spermidine, a precursor of spermine, is a polyamine derived from putrescine and could help stabilize some membranes and nucleic acid structures.

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name spermidine
Synonym More Synonyms

 spermidine Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Spermidine, a precursor of spermine, is a polyamine derived from putrescine and could help stabilize some membranes and nucleic acid structures.
Related Catalog
Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 246.6±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 23-25 °C
Molecular Formula C7H19N3
Molecular Weight 145.246
Flash Point 118.1±22.0 °C
Exact Mass 145.157898
PSA 64.07000
LogP -0.84
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.475
InChIKey ATHGHQPFGPMSJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES NCCCCNCCCN
Storage condition 2-8°C
Stability Stable, but air-sensitive and very hygroscopic - store under argon. Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
EJ7000000
CHEMICAL NAME :
1,4-Butanediamine, N-(3-aminopropyl)-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
124-20-9
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1698591
LAST UPDATED :
199706
DATA ITEMS CITED :
12
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C7-H19-N3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
145.29
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
Z4M3Z

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD30 - Lethal Dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
>1 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
TYPE OF TEST :
LD30 - Lethal Dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
450 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity) Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - body temperature decrease
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
78 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - respiratory depression
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Bird - chicken
DOSE/DURATION :
9504 gm/kg/14D-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - food intake (animal) Liver - other changes Nutritional and Gross Metabolic - weight loss or decreased weight gain

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
DNA damage
TEST SYSTEM :
Mammal - species unspecified Lung
DOSE/DURATION :
200 mmol/L
REFERENCE :
IJRBA3 International Journal of Radiation Biology and Related Studies in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine. (Taylor & Francis Inc., 242 Cherry St., Philadelphia, PA 19106) V.1- 1959- Volume(issue)/page/year: 9,185,1965

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS05
GHS05
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H314
Precautionary Statements P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Personal Protective Equipment Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;Goggles;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes C:Corrosive;
Risk Phrases R34
Safety Phrases S26-S36/37/39-S45
RIDADR UN 2735 8/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS EJ7000000
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 8
HS Code 2921290000

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

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HS Code 2921290000
Summary 2921290000 other acyclic polyamines and their derivatives; salts thereof。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

 Articles187

More Articles

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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

spermidine
N-(γ-aminopropyl)tetramethylenediamine
N-(3-Aminopropyl)butan-1,4-diamin
N'-(3-aminopropyl)butane-1,4-diamine
1,8-Diamino-4-azaoctane (N-(3-Aminopropyl)-1,4-diaminobutane
Additive Screening
N1-(3-Aminopropyl)butane-1,4-diamine
N-(3-Aminopropyl)-4-aminobutylamine
N-(3-Aminopropyl)butane-1,4-diamine
MFCD00008229
N-(3-Aminopropyl)-1,4-butanediamine
N-(g-Aminopropyl)tetramethylenediamine
EINECS 204-689-0

 spermidine | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What are the storage conditions for spermidine?
A: Storage conditions for spermidine: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the molecular formula of spermidine?
A: Molecular formula of spermidine is C7H19N3.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of spermidine?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of spermidine is 64.07000.
Q: What are the upstream materials of spermidine?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of spermidine: 143565-69-9;4748-73-6;1111644-29-1;34450-15-2;61345-84-4;64482-04-8;71-44-3;25593-72-0.
Q: What are the uses of spermidine?
A: Main uses of spermidine: Spermidine, a precursor of spermine, is a polyamine derived from putrescine and could help stabilize some membranes and nucleic acid structures.
Q: What English synonyms does spermidine have?
A: English synonyms of spermidine: spermidine, N-(γ-aminopropyl)tetramethylenediamine, N-(3-Aminopropyl)butan-1,4-diamin, N'-(3-aminopropyl)butane-1,4-diamine, 1,8-Diamino-4-azaoctane (N-(3-Aminopropyl)-1,4-diaminobutane, Additive Screening, N1-(3-Aminopropyl)butane-1,4-diamine, N-(3-Aminopropyl)-4-aminobutylamine, N-(3-Aminopropyl)butane-1,4-diamine, MFCD00008229, N-(3-Aminopropyl)-1,4-butanediamine, N-(g-Aminopropyl)tetramethylenediamine, EINECS 204-689-0.
Q: What is the InChIKey of spermidine?
A: InChIKey of spermidine is ATHGHQPFGPMSJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the CAS number of spermidine?
A: CAS number of spermidine is 124-20-9.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of spermidine?
A: SMILES notation of spermidine is NCCCCNCCCN.
Q: What is the melting point of spermidine?
A: Melting point of spermidine is 23-25 °C.

 spermidinefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Zhongshan Xingrui Chemical Co. , Ltd.
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