CAS 460-07-1 N-Acetylethylenimine - Catalysts / Alfa Chemistry

Synonyms

1-(1-Aziridinyl)ethanone; 1-Acetylaziridine; Acetylethylenimide

Molecular Weight

85.1

Molecular Formula

C₄H₇NO

Boiling Point

80° C

Purity

contains ~40% benzene

Solubility

Soluble in Dichloromethane, Ether, Ethyl Acetate and Methanol

Storage

-20°C storage

Application

N-Acetylethylenimine is a clear, colorless liquid designed specifically for the inactivation of foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) and poliovirus, facilitating the preparation of virus vaccines. This compound effectively neutralizes the viruses while preserving the essential biological properties of several proteins, ensuring that the inactivation process renders the viruses harmless. Notably, inactivated FMDV treated with this compound is absorbed and uncoated by BHK cells with the same efficiency as a non-treated virus, confirming that the viral proteins responsible for attachment and uncoating remain unaffected.

April 22, 2025

Effective Inactivation for Viral Research

I used Alfa Chemistry's N-Acetylethylenimine for inactivating foot-and-mouth disease virus in our vaccine development. It maintained protein integrity, ensuring accurate results during subsequent BHK cell experiments. Highly reliable for virology research!