Synonym: 1,8-Diamino-4-azaoctane, N-(3-Aminopropyl)-1,4-diaminobutane
CAS Number: 124-20-9
Linear Formula: NH2(CH2)3NH(CH2)4NH2
Molecular Weight: 145.25
Beilstein Registry Number: 1698591
EC Number: 204-689-0
MDL Number: MFCD00008229
PubChem Substance ID: 24899529
Caution
Solutions should be sterile-filtered, not autoclaved, if sterile solution is necessary. Spermidine deaminates with time; solutions should be stored frozen. Prepare new solutions frequently.
Packaging
1, 5, 25 g in glass bottle
Biochem/physiol Actions
Inhibits neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS). Binds and precipitates DNA; may be used for purification of DNA binding proteins. Stimulates T4 polynucleotide kinase activity.
Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.479(lit.)
Density: 0.925 g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Storage Temp.: room temp
Gene Information: rat ... Ppm1a(24666)