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Ionizable lipids / Lipid S4
Lipid S4 chemical structure
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Lipid S4

Ionizable lipid for LNP and nucleic-acid delivery research.

Pack size & price

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TotalUS$550
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Ships from ShanghaiIce-pack transportPure lipid recommended
Product overview

Description & Application

Lipid S4 is an advanced ionizable lipid engineered for systemic mRNA delivery to the brain, leveraging SR-57227—a high-affinity 5-HT3 receptor ligand—as its core head group to enable targeted blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetration via receptor-mediated transcytosis, while incorporating amino linkers for pH-responsive ionization and biodegradable branched ester tails to facilitate efficient endosomal escape and intracellular mRNA release; optimized through orthogonal screening into OS4 LNP (formulated at S4/DOPE/Chol/DMG-PEG2k = 40:40:60:0.75 molar ratio), it demonstrated a 13.3-fold increase in brain mRNA expression compared to FDA-approved MC3 LNPs, and further conjugation with the Tat cell-penetrating peptide yielded OS4T LNP, boosting delivery efficiency by 12.7-fold over OS4 alone and enabling broad mRNA expression across neurons, astrocytes, microglia, and endothelial cells; validated in orthotopic glioblastoma models, OS4T delivered engineered IL-12 mRNA, suppressing tumor growth and extending median survival to 37 days (vs. 17 days for controls) with minimal systemic toxicity, positioning S4-based LNPs as a robust, translatable platform for CNS-targeted therapeutics.

CAS No.Not available
Chemical NameLipid S4
SynonymsS-4,Lipid-S4，LipidS 4
SMILESCCCCCC(CC)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCN(CCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(CC)CCCCC)CCCCCC(=O)NC1CCN(C2=CC=CC(Cl)=N2)CC1
FormulaC50H88N4O5
M.Wt861.65
PurityELSD-HPLC>95%
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.
PublicationLipid nanoparticles for mRNA delivery in brain via systemic administration- SCIENCE ADVANCES VOL. 11, NO. 33,2025
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 mg11.6056 mL2.3211 mL1.1606 mL
25 mg29.0141 mL5.8028 mL2.9014 mL
50 mg58.0282 mL11.6056 mL5.8028 mL
100 mg116.0564 mL23.2113 mL11.6056 mL
250 mg290.1410 mL58.0282 mL29.0141 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.