all-trans Retinol (Vitamin A), Retinoic acid receptor ligand (ab141962)
Key features and details
- Retinoic acid receptor ligand
- CAS Number: 68-26-8
- Purity: > 98%
Soluble in ethanol
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
all-trans Retinol (Vitamin A), Retinoic acid receptor ligand -
Description
Retinoic acid receptor ligand -
Alternative names
- Vitamin A
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Biological description
Retinoic acid receptor ligand. Retinoid, derivative of vitamin A. Regulates gene transcription in cells. Inhibitor of rod channels (IC50 = 0.99 μM). -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
68-26-8 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol
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Molecular weight
286.45 -
Molecular formula
C20H30O -
PubChem identifier
445354 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. It is important to note that this product is reported to be light sensitive. Store In the Dark. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in ethanol
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Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CCO)C)C -
Source
Synthetic
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