Retinoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Product code 044540 Thermo Scientific
Catalog number ALF-044540-02
- INR 3,507.00 / EA
Description
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
Specifications
| Melting Point | 180°C to 182°C |
| Quantity | 0.5 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-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid |
| Formula Weight | 300.44 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
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Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H361-H302
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Harmful if swallowed.
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
H302+H312-H315-H319-H335-H361
EINECSNumber : 206-129-0
RTECSNumber : VH6475000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures