L-369 (Lipid 369,L369) is novel class of ionizable lipid for siRNA delivery with improved in vivo elimination profile with excellent translation across species,including NHP, wide safety margin.

TNT-b10 is a novel Lipid-like compound suitable for delivery of siRNA and mRNA both in vitro and in vivo TNT-b10 LLNs was more than 10-fold more potent than TNT-a10 LLNs formulated under the same condition.

Lipid 331 is a biodegradable cyclic ionizable lipid. LNPs containing Lipid 331 result in robust transfection in the nasal and lung tissues of mice and efficient transfection of lung epithelial cells and lung-resident APCs. Lipid 331 is a promising candidate for mRNA vaccine delivery, offering the potential for further enhancing the potency of mRNA vaccines.

Lipid A6 is an ionizable cationic and biodegradable alkyne lipid (pKa = 6.65).It has been used with other lipids in the formation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for the delivery of mRNA. LNPs containing lipid A6 and encapsulating mRNA encoding human erythropoietin (EPO) increase and then maintain homeostatic levels of hemoglobin in the blood in an adenine-induced mouse model of renal anemia.

A18-Iso5-2DC18 that could not only deliver mRNA vaccines robustly but also activate the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) pathway. A18-Iso5-2DC18 strongly binds to the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) and induces potent cytolytic T lymphocyte responses, resulting in substantial antitumor immunity (Miao et al. 2019).

113-O16B is a disulfide bond-containing ionizable cationic lipidoid. It has been used in the generation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for the delivery of mRNA.

80-O16B is a disulfide bond-containing ionizable cationic lipidoid. It has been used in the generation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for the delivery of CRISPR complementary single-guide RNA (sgRNA) and Cas9 for genome editing in mice. LNPs containing 80-O16B conjugated to phenylboronic acid (PBA) and encapsulating an mRNA reporter increase luciferase reporter expression in HeLa cancer cells.2 LNPs containing 80-O16B conjugated to PBA and encapsulating p53 mRNA decrease the viability of DU145 prostate and SiHa and HeLa cervical cancer cells.

306-O12B-3 is an ionizable lipidoid with cationic properties, commonly used in lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations for antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) delivery. When administered intravenously in mice, LNPs incorporating 306-O12B-3 exhibit liver-specific accumulation. Studies show that ASO-loaded LNPs containing 306-O12B-3 effectively silence hepatic PCSK9 expression by targeting the proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 gene. Additionally, when combined with the cationic lipidoid NT1-O14B (Item No. 37095), these LNPs can deliver tau-targeting ASOs to the brain, reducing tau protein levels in mice.

AA3-DLin is an ionizable cationic amino lipid (pKa = 5.8) that has been used in combination with other lipids in the formation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for the delivery of mRNA.LNPs containing AA3-DLin and encapsulating mRNA for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike glycoprotein induce immunogenicity in mice.

ALC-0315 analogous-1 is a derivative of the ionizable cationic amino lipid ALC-0315. It has been used in the synthesis of ionizable cationic lipids used in the generation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs).

ALC-0315 analgous-3 is an butanolamine ionizable lipid with both ester bonds located adjacent to C8 relative to the amine head. The introduction of ester linkages can improve the clearance of the lipid in the liver. This compound is analgous to ALC-0315.

Lipid 15 is an ionizable amino lipid used for the generation of Lipid nanoparticles .

An analog of SM-102. The ethanolamine amino lipid head enhances encapsulation of mRNA. The lipid has primary esters at C7 position relative to the amine nitrogen. The primary lipid tail has 8 carbon tail. The lipid can be used for mRNA-based therapies which depends on the availability of a safe and efficient delivery vehicle.

ALC-0315 analogue-2 is an analogue of ALC-0315. ALC-0315 is an ionisable aminolipid that is responsible for mRNA compaction and aids mRNA cellular delivery and its cytoplasmic release through suspected endosomal destabilization. ALC-0315 can be used to form lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery vehicles. Lipid-Nanoparticles have been used in the research of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

D-Lin-MC2-DMA(MC2) is a cationic lipid that has been synthesized for Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver the siRNA.

D-Lin-MC4-DMA(MC4) is a cationic lipid that has been synthesized for Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver the siRNA.

RCB-4-8​​ is a biodegradable ionizable lipid nanoparticle (LNP) engineered for efficient pulmonary mRNA delivery and in vivo genome editing, as detailed in the primary research article ​​"Combinatorial design of nanoparticles for pulmonary mRNA delivery and genome editing"​​ (Li et al., Nature Biotechnology 2023）. Synthesized from a combinatorial library of 720 biodegradable lipids via a three-component reaction system, RCB-4-8 features an alkyne-containing lipid tail and tertiary amine headgroup, optimized through high-throughput screening for superior lung-targeting capabilities. Its unique molecular design incorporates hydrolyzable ester and carbonate groups, enabling rapid biodegradation (<30% lung retention at 48 h vs. >90% for conventional lipids) while maintaining high transfection efficiency. When formulated with DOTAP instead of DOPE, RCB-4-8 LNPs achieved ​​100-fold higher luciferase mRNA expression​​ in murine lungs compared to FDA-approved MC3 LNPs and mediated ​​95% GFP knockout​​ in vitro. In Ai9 reporter mice, intratracheal delivery of RCB-4-8 loaded with Cre mRNA edited ​​53% of total lung cells​​ after three doses, while codelivery with Cas9 mRNA/sgRNA yielded ​​7.2% tdTomato⁺ cells​​, rising to ​​17%​​ when combined with AAV-sgRNAs. With an optimal particle size of ​​85.7 nm​​ (PDI 0.11) and ​​>87% mRNA encapsulation​​, RCB-4-8 supports repeat dosing and represents a transformative platform for inhalable gene therapies targeting congenital lung diseases like cystic fibrosis.

Acuitas Lipid III-2 is an ionizable amine lipid with two identical ester tails adjacent to C6 position relative to amine from patent:WO2017075531A1 with the similar activity as ALC-0315. The head of lipid is propanolamine which can effectively encapsulate mRNA used in gene therapies which depends on the availability of a safe and efficient delivery vehicle.

A fluorescent molecule-conjugated SM-102 derivative for tracking and locating the position of SM-102.

4A3-SCC-10 is a disulfide bond-containing biodegradable ionizable cationic lipid (pKa = 6.22) that has been used in the generation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for the delivery of mRNA in vitro and in vivo. LNPs containing 4A3-SCC-10 and encapsulating a Cy5-RNA reporter have improved endosomal escape ability over Cy5-RNA-encapsulated LNPs containing 4A3-SC-10, which does not contain disulfide bonds, in HeLa cells. Intravenous administration of LNPs containing 4A3-SCC-10 and encapsulating an mRNA luciferase reporter selectively accumulate in mouse liver.

​​C-a16​​ is an ionizable lipid engineered through Mannich reaction chemistry, designed to revolutionize mRNA delivery by synergizing high efficiency with minimized immune activation. Synthesized by reacting a phenolic tail derivative, formaldehyde, and a branched tertiary amine core under optimized ethanol conditions, this lipid integrates antioxidant phenol groups directly into its structure. These phenol moieties serve as intrinsic radical scavengers, effectively neutralizing intracellular reactive oxygen species that typically degrade mRNA and trigger inflammation.In lipid nanoparticle formulations, C-a16 constitutes the functional backbone, enabling superior mRNA encapsulation efficiency while maintaining a stable nanoparticle size of approximately 80–100 nm. Critically, it outperforms conventional lipids like DLin-MC3-DMA by achieving significantly higher target-protein expression in vivo alongside markedly reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion. The antioxidant capability is not incidental but fundamental—quenching the phenol groups drastically diminishes both ROS suppression and delivery efficacy, confirming the design's mechanistic elegance.C-a16 represents a paradigm shift: its biomimetic antioxidant architecture addresses the chronic trade-off between delivery potency and immunogenicity, unlocking safer therapeutic applications for vaccines and gene therapies.

Lipid VII is a novel ionizable cationic lipid developed by Sanofi.Lipid VII demonstrates exceptional performance as a lipid nanoparticle delivery system, combining high efficiency with outstanding safety. Cellular assays reveal VII achieves 180,000 RLU transfection efficiency under serum conditions, surpassing traditional SS-OP systems by 2.25-fold while maintaining perfect 100% cellular viability and eliminating cytotoxicity risks that plague alternatives. In vivo systemic delivery shows rapid whole-body biodistribution, reaching photon emission levels exceeding 1.00E+10 photons/sec within 48 hours. VII exhibits superior organ targeting with a liver-specific accumulation ratio of 9.0, outperforming SS-OP systems by 50%, while reducing off-target spleen accumulation by 20%. Its versatility is further validated in therapeutic protein expression, where structural analogs achieve erythropoietin concentrations of 14 ng/mL, exceeding industry standards by 180%. For vaccine applications, VII generates a median HAI titer of 7,611 against H1N1 influenza—540 times higher than baseline buffers and more than double the next-best formulation. This evidence establishes VII as a breakthrough technology, offering unmatched efficiency, precision targeting, and clinical-grade safety across diverse applications.

80-O18 is a lipidoid known for its exceptional ability to enhance overall cellular uptake, showcasing significant potential as an effective delivery agent.

L1 is a biodegradable, branched self-immolative lipid optimized for ​​high-efficiency mRNA delivery​​. Its disulfide-based architecture enables rapid glutathione-triggered degradation in the cytosol (liver half-life: 4.2 days), promoting rapid clearance while maintaining serum stability. In vivo, L1 achieves ​​exceptional mRNA translation​​, producing twice the hEPO protein levels of the clinically approved MC3 lipid at 0.1 mg/kg. Its apparent pKa (6.57) facilitates efficient endosomal escape without compromising safety: even at 5 mg/kg, L1 causes no significant body weight loss or sustained inflammation. Structural features (C7 alkyl tails, carbamate linker) balance potency and biodegradability, making L1 ideal for mRNA vaccines and protein-replacement therapies.

SM-86 Analog-1 is a novel ionizable lipid designed to improve the delivery of RNA via lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) It is derived from SM-86,with 8 carbon within its hydrophobic tail.

ADA (Acid-Degradable Anionic Lipids) is revolutionizing mRNA delivery with its unique azido-acetal linker, enabling rapid hydrolysis in endosomes (pH ~6.0). This breakthrough technology ensures efficient endosomal escape, significantly enhancing mRNA delivery to target cells. ADA-LNPs excel in delivering mRNA to the spleen and liver, making them ideal for immune-related therapies.By degrading into biocompatible byproducts, ADA minimizes long-term tissue persistence and toxicity.ADA-LNPs outperform traditional LNPs, delivering mRNA more effectively to immune cells like macrophages and B cells.

Acid-degradable Cationic Lipid (ADC) composed of cationic lipid is synthesized with the azido-acetal linker and used to generate RD-LNPs, which significantly improves the performance of LNP-mRNA complexes in vitro and in vivo.

GVS-18-B6 is a silicon ether-based ionizable lipid developed by Genevant, optimized for mRNA-LNP delivery, characterized by a short-chain trialkyl structure with three C10 alkyl chains (including a cis double bond) and a dimethylamino (DMA) head group linked via a 4-carbon spacer (pKa ~6.15). Its LNP formulations exhibit a narrow particle size distribution (89 nm, PDI=0.06), high mRNA encapsulation efficiency (90%), and pH-dependent surface charge (−0.11 mV at pH 7.5 vs. +2.69 mV at pH 5.5), facilitating endosomal escape. ​​In vivo​​, GVS-18-B6 demonstrated superior liver-specific mRNA expression (5.30×10⁷ pg EGFP/g liver, 2.6× higher than MC3) with minimal spleen accumulation (liver/spleen ratio 92:1 vs. MC3’s 10:1), attributed to rapid non-enzymatic hydrolysis of its silicon ether bonds. This mechanism enables near-complete hepatic clearance within 6 hours in mice and 24 hours in NHPs, avoiding long-term organ retention (MC3 retained 25% in liver after 28 days). Compared to benchmarks (MC3, SM-102, LP-01), GVS-18-B6 showed enhanced potency in RBC hemolysis assays (pH 6.2), indicating earlier endosomal membrane disruption, and maintained stability through 12-month frozen storage or repeated freeze-thaw cycles. ​​Toxicity profiling​​ revealed minimal immunogenicity (MCP-1 levels 0.58×10⁶ vs. MC3’s 1.10×10⁶) and no ALT/AST elevation or anti-PEG antibody induction in NHPs after repeated dosing. Its species-agnostic clearance, low off-target effects, and high tolerability (6 mg/kg dose in mice) position GVS-18-B6 as a leading candidate for chronic disease therapies requiring frequent mRNA administration.

Lipid 29 analogue-3 is an ionizable lipid designed for the delivery of RNA-based therapeutics, such as mRNA or siRNA.

Acuitas II-12 is an novel ionizable amine lipid used for mRNA delivery from Acuitas Therapeutics patent WO2016176330A1