Westgene lipid 8
Instructions for Use
Product information
Westgene lipid 8 is a cationic lipid featuring a tertiary amine core with three alkyl chains (C1-C15) and two unsaturated C18 linoleate-like tails. Its ionizable amine enables pH-dependent charge for mRNA encapsulation in LNPs. Key structural elements include branched alkyl groups (X1/X2: C4, X3: C2) and ester-linked unsaturated R1/R2 chains, enhancing membrane fusion and endosomal escape. N Used in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) with DOPE, cholesterol, and PEG-DMG, it demonstrates low cytotoxicity, high mRNA delivery efficiency, and spleen-targeted immune activation, making it suitable for vaccine/therapeutic delivery.
| CAS No. | Not available |
| Chemical Name | Westgene lipid 8 |
| Formula | C50H103O3N5 |
| M.Wt | 822.41 |
| 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: 822.41 g/mol. Volumes are final solution volumes.
| Lipid mass | 1 mM | 5 mM | 10 mM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mg | 12.159 mL | 2.432 mL | 1.216 mL |
| 25 mg | 30.398 mL | 6.080 mL | 3.040 mL |
| 50 mg | 60.797 mL | 12.159 mL | 6.080 mL |
| 100 mg | 121.594 mL | 24.319 mL | 12.159 mL |
| 250 mg | 303.985 mL | 60.797 mL | 30.398 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
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