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9-cis - Retinoic Acid

SKU 90037403 CAS 5300-03-8 Available on enquiry

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9-cis-Retinoic acid is a retinoid derivative primarily used in biochemical research to study nuclear receptor signaling and gene expression regulation. It is also supplied as a pharmaceutical drug substance, serving as the active ingredient in alitretinoin medicines such as Panretin gel. This compound is identified by CAS number 5300-03-8 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies 9-cis-Retinoic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037403
CAS Number: 5300-03-8
IUPAC Name: (2E,4E,6Z,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
Exact Mass: 300.2089
SMILES: CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C\C=C\C(=C\C(=O)O)\C)/C
InChIKey: SHGAZHPCJJPHSC-ZVCIMWCZSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C20H28O2/c1-15(8-6-9-16(2)14-19(21)22)11-12-18-17(3)10-7-13-20(18,4)5/h6,8-9,11-12,14H,7,10,13H2,1-5H3,(H,21,22)/b9-6+,12-11+,15-8-,16-14+
PubChem CID: 449171

Synonyms

9-cis-Tretinoin
9(Z)-Retinoic acid
Alitretinoin
alitretinoina
alitretinoine
Panretin
Panretin Gel
Panretyn
Panrexin
Retinoic acid, 9-cis-

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: Yellow powder
Melting Point: 190-191 °C
Water Solubility: Insoluble in water

Source: PubChem CID 449171 (HSDB)

Frequently asked questions

What is 9-cis-Retinoic Acid used for?

9-cis-Retinoic Acid is primarily used as a research chemical, often serving as a high-affinity ligand for retinoid X receptors (RXRs) in biological studies.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 9-cis-Retinoic Acid?

The chemical formula is C20H28O2 and it has a molecular weight of 300.44 g/mol.

How should 9-cis-Retinoic Acid be stored?

It should be stored under inert gas, protected from light, and kept at a temperature of -20°C to maintain stability.

What grade of 9-cis-Retinoic Acid is available?

Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for the specific purity and grade currently in stock.

Can Molekula supply 9-cis-Retinoic Acid in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply this product in bulk quantities to meet your specific research or manufacturing requirements.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for your records.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.