Retinoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Retinoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

All-trans-retinol, Vitamin A, retinol, CAS # 68-26-8, is a fat-soluble vitamin that binds retinoid receptors within cells.
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Retinoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number044540.04
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS302-79-4
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
Molecular FormulaC20H28O2
InChI KeySHGAZHPCJJPHSC-YCNIQYBTSA-N
SMILESC\C(\C=C\C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C)=C/C=C/C(/C)=C/C(O)=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Mass SpecConforms to structure
Appearance (Color)Pale yellow to yellow
Assay from Supplier's CofA≥96.0%
FormPowder or crystalline powder
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

WARNING: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Stephensen, C.B.; Lietz, G. Vitamin A in resistance to and recovery from infection: relevance to SARS-CoV2. Br J Nutr. 2021, 126(11), 1663-1672.
  2. He, J.; Gu, Y.; Zhang, S. Vitamin A and Breast Cancer Survival: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin Breast Cancer. 2018, 18(6), e1389-e1400.