C12-2aN
Instructions for Use
Product information
C12-2aN is a crosslinked ionizable lipid developed for mRNA vaccine delivery and dendritic-cell metabolic reprogramming. Its structure combines two piperazine-based ionizable amine cores, a bis-amidine crosslinker, and four hydroxylated C12 hydrophobic tails. When formulated with DOPE, cholesterol, and C14-PEG2000, C12-2aN LNPs enhanced mRNA endosomal escape and activated AMPK–mTORC2-dependent glycolysis, supporting dendritic-cell maturation and antigen presentation. In preclinical mouse studies, C12-2aN LNPs generated robust humoral and cellular immune responses in SARS-CoV-2 RBD and OVA cancer-vaccine models. The formulation also demonstrated reduced liver-associated off-target expression and lower acute inflammatory markers than the tested control formulations. C12-2aN is a preclinical research lipid intended for evaluating metabolically active mRNA vaccine delivery systems.
| CAS No. | Not available |
| Chemical Name | C12-2aN |
| Formula | C₇₄H₁₅₂N₁₀O₄ |
| M.Wt | 1,246.0960 |
| Purity | 98% |
| Storage | Original product: up to 1 year under the storage conditions stated on the vial, kept tightly sealed. Stock solutions: aliquots at -20°C, generally up to one month. |
| Shipping condition | Ships from Shanghai. Pure lipid is stable during ice-pack transport. |
Formulation & study context
Literature information refers to the cited study and its particular formulation. Administration routes are research context, not clinical instructions or a guarantee of performance.
A complete product-specific formulation has not been verified. No standard ratio is substituted.
| N/P ratio | Not reported in the verified record |
| Cargo | Not available in the verified record |
| Administration route | Not available in the verified record |
| Animal model | Not available in the verified record |
| Formulation process | Not available in the verified record |
N/P is the molar ratio of specified lipid nitrogen groups to nucleic-acid phosphate groups. A lipid:cargo mass ratio is a different quantity and must not be used as N/P.
Stock-solution preparation table
Calculated from the product-page molecular weight: 1246.096 g/mol. Volumes are final solution volumes.
| Lipid mass | 1 mM | 5 mM | 10 mM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mg | 8.025 mL | 1.605 mL | 0.803 mL |
| 25 mg | 20.063 mL | 4.013 mL | 2.006 mL |
| 50 mg | 40.125 mL | 8.025 mL | 4.013 mL |
| 100 mg | 80.251 mL | 16.050 mL | 8.025 mL |
| 250 mg | 200.627 mL | 40.125 mL | 20.063 mL |
Volume (mL) = mass (mg) × 1000 / [MW (g/mol) × concentration (mM)]. These are mathematical conversions, not measured solubility or validated solvent recommendations. Confirm solvent compatibility and the molecular weight of the exact material before use.
Open editable solution calculators →Handling & storage
Provided that storage conditions are as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 1 year.
Wherever possible, prepare and use solutions on the same day. If stock solutions must be prepared in advance, store them as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be usable for up to one month.
Before use, and prior to opening the vial, allow the product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
References
Kim D, Gong N, Alameh M-G, Han EL, Wang H, Wang J, Feng E, Yoon I-C, Murray AM, Shi Q, Moon S-J, Mrksich K, Weissman D, Mitchell MJ. Crosslinked ionizable lipids reprogram dendritic cell metabolism for potent mRNA vaccination. Nature Materials. 2026.