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Retinoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AA4454077
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Quantity:
0.1 g
0.5 g
2 g
302-79-4
C20H28O2
300.44
MFCD00001551
SHGAZHPCJJPHSC-YCNIQYBTSA-N
retinoic acid, tretinoin, vitamin a acid, all-trans-retinoic acid, trans-retinoic acid, renova, airol, retin-a, vesanoid, atra
444795
CHEBI:15367
C\C(\C=C\C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C)=C/C=C/C(/C)=C/C(O)=O
302-79-4
C20H28O2
300.44
MFCD00001551
SHGAZHPCJJPHSC-YCNIQYBTSA-N
retinoic acid, tretinoin, vitamin a acid, all-trans-retinoic acid, trans-retinoic acid, renova, airol, retin-a, vesanoid, atra
444795
CHEBI:15367
C\C(\C=C\C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C)=C/C=C/C(/C)=C/C(O)=O

Description

All-trans-retinol, Vitamin A, retinol, CAS # 68-26-8, is a fat-soluble vitamin that binds retinoid receptors within cells.

Retinoic acid is used in dermatology drugs. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis, ichthyosis, follicular keratosis, acne, lichen planus, verrucous epidermal nevus and lichen psoriasis. It is also employed in promoting the proliferation and differentiation of epithelial cells. In addition to this, it exhibits some preventive effect on skin cancer.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General description

• All-trans-retinol, commonly known as Vitamin A, is a fat-soluble essential nutrient

• All-trans-retinol is involved in hormonal signaling via the retinoid receptors

• It is an important regulator of cell division and apoptosis

• Deficiency can lead to vision, bone, immune, and skin disorders

Applications

• Suitable for research on cell differentiation, embryonic development, immunology and more

• Laboratory grade quality, for research use only

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 180°C to 182°C
Quantity 0.1 g
Beilstein 2057223
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Merck Index 14,8165
Solubility Information Soluble in ethanol,acetate,dimethyl formamide,dimethyl sulfoxide,chloroform,methanol,acetone and dichloromethane. Insoluble in water and ether.
IUPAC Name (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
Formula Weight 300.44
Percent Purity 98%
Physical Form Crystalline
Chemical Name or Material Retinoic acid
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302+H312-H315-H319-H335-H361
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H361-H302
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 206-129-0
RTECSNumber VH6475000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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