Product Details
Formal Name: N,N,N’,N’-Tetrakis(2-pyridylmethyl)ethylenediamine
Molecular Formula: C26H28N6
Formula Weight: 424.54
CAS Number: 16858-02-9
Purity: >98%
Formulation: powder
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (up to 10 mg/ml).
Storage: -20°C
Stability: ≥ 2 years.
Applications
Intracellular Zn2+ chelator
Functions
TPEN is a cell permeable metal chelator. Frequently used to study effects of zinc depletion on cellular processes.
Application Procedures
First dissolved in DMSO (up to 10 mg/ml), then diluted to aqueous buffer. Solutions in DMSO may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months.