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13-cis-Retinoic acid

Catalog No. AAJ61666ME
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Quantity:
500 mg

CAS: 4759-48-2 | C20H28O2 | 300.442 g/mol

13-cis-Retinoic acid is used to inhibits cell proliferation and induces cell differentiation. 13-cis-Retinoic acid is primarily used in the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne.

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.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, dimethyl sulfoxide, water, ethanol, and ether.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 4759-48-2
Molecular Formula C20H28O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 300.442
MDL Number MFCD00079542
InChI Key SHGAZHPCJJPHSC-RVDNBNLISA-N
Synonym Isotretinoin
PubChem CID 131954766
IUPAC Name (2Z,4E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
SMILES CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC(=O)O)C)C

Specifications

Melting Point 172°C to 175°C
Color Yellow to Orange
Quantity 500 mg
Merck Index 14,5228
Solubility Information Soluble in chloroform,dimethyl sulfoxide,water,ethanol,and ether.
Formula Weight 300.44
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material 13-cis-Retinoic acid
Hazard Category H315-H319-H335-H360
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H360-H315-H319-H335
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P281-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 225-296-0
RTECSNumber VH6440000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Store at -20°C

RUO – Research Use Only

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