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Thermo Scientific Chemicals all-trans-Retinoic acid, 97%

Product Code. 10552611
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Quantity:
100 mg
1 g
5 g
Packaging:
Glass bottle

Description

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

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics 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

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 302-79-4
Molecular Formula C20H28O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 300.44
MDL Number MFCD00001551
InChI Key SHGAZHPCJJPHSC-YCNIQYBTSA-N
Synonym retinoic acid, tretinoin, vitamin a acid, all-trans-retinoic acid, trans-retinoic acid, renova, airol, retin-a, vesanoid, atra
PubChem CID 444795
ChEBI CHEBI:15367
IUPAC Name (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
SMILES C\C(\C=C\C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C)=C/C=C/C(/C)=C/C(O)=O

Specifications

CAS Min % 96.0
CAS Max % 100.0
Melting Point 179°C to 184°C
Color Yellow
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 96% min. (HPLC)
Packaging Glass bottle
Quantity 100 mg
Beilstein 09, III, 3118
Merck Index 15, 8288
Solubility Information Solubility in water: insoluble. Other solubilities: soluble in ether,dmso (25mg/mL),slightly soluble in alcohol and chloroform
Formula Weight 300.44
Percent Purity 97%
Physical Form Crystalline Powder
Chemical Name or Material all-trans-Retinoic acid, 97%
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • all-trans-Retinoic acid
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only

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