Polyethylenimine (PEI) is a synthetic cationic polymer with high charge density and chain flexibility. It is the most widely investigated cationic polymer for non-viral delivery of nucleic acids. Linear PEI can be an effective carrier for a wide range of gene medicine including DNA plasmids, small interfering RNAs, and mRNAs.  
 
	Polyethylenimine HCl, Linear, Mw 5,500 (L-PEI HCl 5500) is supplied as a hydrochloride salt for ease of handling and high water solubility. 
 
	 
	 
	 
	 
	
	For research use only.
	 

	 
	Properties
	 
 
				Appearance:
			 
				White solid
			 
 
				CAS Number:
			 
				49553-93-7
			 
 
				Molecular Formula:
			 
				(CH2CH2NH•HCl)n
			 
 
				Molecular Weight:
			 
				average Mn 5500
			 
 
				PDI:
			 
				<1.3
			 
 
				Storage Condition:
			 
				2-8 ℃
			 
 
				Shipping Condition:
			 
				Room temperature
			 
 
								