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Retinol, 95%, synthetic

Catalog No. AAJ6207903
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All-trans-retinol, Vitamin A, retinol, CAS # 68-26-8, is a fat-soluble vitamin that binds retinoid receptors within cells. | CAS: 68-26-8 | C20H30O | 286.46 g/mol

It induces cell differentiation and apoptosis of some cancer cell types and inhibiting carcinogenesis. It plays an essential role in metabolic functioning of the retina, the growth of and differentiation of epithelial tissue, the growth of bone, reproduction, and the immune response. It acts as a ligand for both the retinoic acid receptor (RAR) and the retinoid X receptor (RXR) that act as transcription factors to regulate the growth and differentiation of normal and malignant cells.

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

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 68-26-8
Molecular Formula C20H30O
MDL Number MFCD00001552
InChI Key FPIPGXGPPPQFEQ-OVSJKPMPSA-N
PubChem CID 445354
ChEBI CHEBI:17336

Specifications

Color White to Yellow
Quantity 1 g
Beilstein 403040
Sensitivity Light and moisture sensitive
Merck Index 14,10013
Synonym retinol, vitamin a, all-trans-retinol, vitamin a1, alphalin, axerophthol, vitamin a alcohol, oleovitamin a, chocola a, alphasterol
Solubility Information Practically insoluble in water or glycerol; soluble in absolute alcohol, methanol, chloroform,ether,fats and oils.
SMILES CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CCO)C)C
IUPAC Name (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 286.459
Formula Weight 286.46
Percent Purity 95%
Physical Form Crystalline Solid
Chemical Name or Material Retinol, synthetic
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Hazard Category H302-H315-H319-H361d-H500
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P264b-P270-P280-P280i-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 200-683-7
RTECSNumber VH6750000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Store at -20°C; Store under Nitrogen

RUO – Research Use Only

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