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Ionizable lipids / Lipid CS22021
Lipid CS22021 chemical structure
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CAT. NO. DC67539

Lipid CS22021

Ionizable lipid for LNP and nucleic-acid delivery research.

Research highlights
Three-component LNP formulationNo added free cholesterolLocalized IM expression (abstract)Preclinical mRNA vaccine research
Derived from the cited study; not a product specification or performance guarantee.

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Ships from ShanghaiIce-pack transportPure lipid recommended
Product overview

Description & Application

CS22021 is an ionizable sterol lipid studied in three-component LNPs containing a helper phospholipid and M-DMG-PEG2K, without added free cholesterol. The supporting information reports formulation ratios, N/P and particle properties. The published abstract reports localized expression after intramuscular administration and enhanced CD8+ T-cell responses in a preclinical VZV mRNA vaccine study.

CAS No.Not available
Chemical NameLipid CS22021
SynonymsLipid-CS22021, CS22021
SMILESCCCCCCCCC(CCCCCC)C(=O)OCCCCCCN(CCCN1C=CN=C1)CCOC(=O)O[C@H]1CC[C@@]2(C)C(C=C[C@@H]3[C@@H]2CC[C@@]2(C)[C@H]3CC[C@@H]2[C@H](C)CCCC(C)C)C1
FormulaC58H101O5N3
M.Wt920.46
Purity>98%
StoragePure form: −20 °C, 1 year; In solvent: −80 °C, 6 months; −20 °C, 1 month. Sealed and protected from light.
Shipping conditionShips from Shanghai. Pure lipid is stable during ice-pack transport.
PublicationWang Z, Yan Z, Yan S, et al. Ionizable Sterol Lipid-Based Three-Component Lipid Nanoparticles for Localized Delivery of mRNA Vaccine with Stronger Cellular Immune Responses. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 2025;17(25):36377-36386.

Literature-reported formulation composition

ComponentReported component ratioRole
CS2202149.25Ionizable lipid
DOPE49.25Helper phospholipid
M-DMG-PEG2K1.5PEG lipid
Reported ratio sum100Original ratio retained
Formulation calculator unavailable. The SI prints the component ratio without defining its molar-versus-mass basis or the exact molecular weight of M-DMG-PEG2K. Confirm both before calculating component weights. Obtain and verify the complete composition and component molecular weights before planning component quantities.
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Luciferase mRNA reporter; gE vaccine cargo is listed separately in Table S2.
IV reporter assay (SI Fig. S5); IM localization (abstract only).
IV: 5 micrograms mRNA/mouse. IM dose not available in supplied SI/abstract.
IV: male BALB/c mice, 6-8 weeks, n=3.
Not specified in supplied SI or abstract.

Literature-reported performance for the cited formulation

Literature-reported83.13 nmSI Table S1: CS22021/DOPE/M-DMG-PEG2K formulationSI Table S1, p. S3; Luc-CS22021 in Table S2, p. S7
Literature-reported0.091SI Table S1: CS22021/DOPE/M-DMG-PEG2K formulationSI Table S1, p. S3; Table S2, p. S7
Literature-reported89%SI Table S1: CS22021/DOPE/M-DMG-PEG2K formulationSI Table S1, p. S3; Table S2, p. S7
Literature-reported-4.77 mVSI Table S1: CS22021/DOPE/M-DMG-PEG2K formulationSI Table S1, p. S3; Table S2, p. S7
Literature-reported5.804Formulated nanoparticles; not neat-lipid pKa · ALC-0315-based 4C-LNP: 6.267SI Fig. S6, p. S9

Helper-phospholipid comparison

CS22021 / helper / M-DMG-PEG2KN/PSize (nm)PDIEE (%)Zeta (mV)
DSPC: 49.25 : 49.25 : 1.5863.410.1387+1.14
DOPE: 49.25 : 49.25 : 1.5883.130.09189-4.77

SI Table S1, p. S3. Original ratios are retained. Neither variant includes added free cholesterol.

Cargo-specific LNP properties for animal studies

SI sample nameSize (nm)PDIEE (%)Zeta (mV)
Luc-CS2202183.130.09189-4.77
Luc-ALC-031578.160.08893-7.18
gE-CS22021102.60.09697-7.94
gE-ALC-031575.920.06992-3.46

SI Table S2, p. S7. Values refer to the named LNP/cargo samples, not the supplied neat lipid. gE and luciferase results are kept separate.

Additional reported findings

DOPE versus DSPC in Hep3B cells

The plotted luciferase signal is higher for the DOPE formulation than the DSPC formulation. Exact numerical means and a statistical comparison are not printed.

Luciferase assay; mean with SEM; qualitative reading of the figure. · SI Fig. S3, p. S5
Cell-line-dependent transfection

CS22021 shows higher plotted luciferase signals in HeLa and A549, substantially lower signal in HEK293T, and similar signal in Hep3B relative to ALC-0315. This does not support a claim of universally superior transfection.

Mean with SEM; exact means are not digitized. The caption has HEK203T, whereas the graph labels HEK293T. · SI Fig. S4, p. S6
IV reporter biodistribution

Whole-animal imaging was performed at 6, 12 and 24 h; organs were imaged at 24 h. The plots show lower whole-animal and liver/spleen expression for CS22021 than ALC-0315 under this IV condition. This result does not establish IM injection-site localization.

5 micrograms mRNA/mouse; male BALB/c, 6-8 weeks; n=3; qualitative graph comparison. · SI Fig. S5, p. S8
Localized IM expression and immune responses

The indexed main-article abstract reports localized mRNA expression at the IM injection site, robust humoral and cellular responses to a VZV mRNA vaccine, and significantly higher CD8+ T-cell responses versus a conventional LNP. It provides no effect size or immunization schedule.

Abstract-level qualitative findings; cancer-vaccine use is proposed as a potential application, not demonstrated tumor efficacy in the available evidence. · Main-article abstract, PMID 40503610
Cell viability and safety evidence

HEK293T CCK-8 viability is plotted near the control level under the tested conditions. Rat serum ALT/AST measurements are shown for days 18 and 24. The supplied SI lacks the full rat dosing regimen and a numerical statistical safety comparison; no clinical safety or no-toxicity claim is made.

SI Fig. S7: CCK-8 at 24 h after exposure. Fig. S9 illustrates a 0-4 muscle inflammation scoring scale, not treatment-group outcome scores. · SI Fig. S7, p. S10; Fig. S8, p. S11; Fig. S9, p. S12
Literature Data DisclaimerAll formulation parameters and performance values shown in this section are derived from the cited publication and are provided for reference only. These results were obtained using the specific materials, formulation process, cargo, dose, analytical method, model and administration route described in that study. Unless otherwise stated, the data were not generated or independently verified by DC Chemicals. DC Chemicals supplies the lipid compound only and does not guarantee that customers will reproduce the reported LNP properties or biological performance.

The administration route shown above was used in the cited study and is not a clinical-use instruction or recommendation by DC Chemicals.
Cited literature for this formulation and performance datasetWang Z, Yan Z, Yan S, et al. Ionizable Sterol Lipid-Based Three-Component Lipid Nanoparticles for Localized Delivery of mRNA Vaccine with Stronger Cellular Immune Responses. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 2025;17(25):36377-36386. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5c04597
Numerical data: supplied 16-page SI, Tables S1-S2 and Figs. S5-S6. IM localization and immune-response claims: indexed abstract only. Full article methods were not accessible.

Publisher Supporting Information · PubMed abstract

Laboratory planning

Solution Calculators

The product molecular weight is prefilled when available and remains editable. Confirm solvent compatibility and solubility before preparation.

Mass = concentration × volume × molecular weight
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C₁V₁ = C₂V₂
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Preparing stock solutions

Quick preparation table

Solvent volumes update from the molecular weight above.

Mass1 mM5 mM10 mM
10 mg10.8641 mL2.1728 mL1.0864 mL
25 mg27.1603 mL5.4321 mL2.7160 mL
50 mg54.3207 mL10.8641 mL5.4321 mL
100 mg108.6413 mL21.7283 mL10.8641 mL
250 mg271.6033 mL54.3207 mL27.1603 mL

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Handling guidance

Shipping, storage and sampling

How is the lipid shipped, and how should I store it?
We generally ship the neat (undissolved) lipid compound rather than an ethanol solution. The neat lipid is stable during transport with ice packs, and shipments originate from Shanghai. Pure form: store at −20 °C for up to 1 year. In solvent: store at −80 °C for up to 6 months or at −20 °C for up to 1 month. Keep sealed and protected from light. Avoid repeated thaw cycles for best results.
Pure lipid or solution — which should I choose?
Pure lipid is generally more stable during shipping and storage, so we usually recommend the pure form. A solution in ethanol or chloroform can be supplied when required by your workflow. Tell us the intended application, solvent and target concentration so the most suitable format can be confirmed.
How should I measure a small amount of oily or viscous lipid?
Ionizable lipids are often oily liquids or viscous semisolids, so material can be lost during repeated weighing or transfer. For a small pack, dissolve the entire quantity and aliquot it volumetrically. For example, add 1 mL ethanol to 25 mg lipid to prepare a 25 mg/mL stock, then use a pipette to withdraw the required amount. For quantities above 100 mg, direct weighing with an analytical balance may be more practical. Always confirm solvent compatibility and solubility first.
Can you support formulation optimization and scale-up?
Yes. Share the RNA cargo, target tissue, administration route, formulation method and assay plan. Our team can discuss starting molar ratios, N/P ratio and scale-up requirements for research workflows.