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9-cis-Retinoic acid
Description
9-cis-Retinoic acid is a vitamin A analog that inhibits cell proliferation and induces cell differentiation. 9-cis-Retinoic acid is an inhibitor of Cox-2 and an activator of RAR α, RAR β, RAR γ and RXR.
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.
9-cis-Retinoic acid is a vitamin A analog that inhibits cell proliferation and induces cell differentiation. 9-cis-Retinoic acid is an inhibitor of Cox-2 and an activator of RAR α, RAR β, RAR γ and RXR.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 178°C to 180°C |
Quantity | 5 mg |
Sensitivity | Light and moisture sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,249 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform (50mg/ml),DMSO (∽25mg/ml),ethanol (25mg/ml),and acetone (25mg/ml). Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 300.44 |
Physical Form | Powder |
Chemical Name or Material | 9-cis-Retinoic acid |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H335-H360D |
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-P271-P281-P304+P340-P308+P313-P501c |
RTECSNumber | VH6450000 |
TSCA | No |
storageNote1 | -30° to -10°C |
Recommended Storage | Store at -20°C; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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