Spermidine trihydrochloride
Agent Name
Spermidine trihydrochloride
CAS Number
334-50-9
Formula
C7-H19-N3.3Cl-H
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
1,4-Butanediamine, N-(3-aminopropyl), hydrochloride; N-(3-Aminopropyl)-1,4-butanediamine trihydrochloride; Spermidine HCl; Spermidine hydrochloride; 1,4-Butanediamine, N-(3-aminopropyl)-, trihydrochloride; 1,4-Butanediamine, N1-(3-aminopropyl)-, hydrochloride (1:3); 4-Azoniaoctamethylenediammonium trichloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biochemical Research
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White hygroscopic powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Found widely in nature and essential for tissue growth; Used as a tool in biochemical research; [Merck Index] "Spermidine is a polyamine compound, C7H19N3, found in ribosomes and living tissues and having various metabolic functions within organisms." [Wikipedia]
Comments
Causes convulsions in acute intraperitoneal studies of rats and mice; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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