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Retinoic acid

SKU 90036601 CAS 302-79-4 Available on enquiry

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Retinoic acid is a metabolite of vitamin A used primarily in dermatological research and pharmaceutical development to study cell growth and differentiation. It also serves as a matrix compound for MALDI mass spectrometry of synthetic polymers and as the active ingredient in prescription keratolytic and antineoplastic medicines. This product is identified by CAS number 302-79-4 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies 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: 90036601
CAS Number: 302-79-4
IUPAC Name: (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
EC Number: 206-129-0
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-YCNIQYBTSA-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: 444795

Synonyms

Aberel
all-trans-Retinoic acid
all-trans-Vitamin A acid
ATRA
Dermairol
Eudyna
Renova
trans-Retinoic acid
tretinoin
Vitamin A acid

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: Yellow to light-orange crystalline powder
Odour: Floral odor (powder form)
Melting Point: 180-182 °C
Water Solubility: Practically insoluble in water
Solubility (other solvents): Soluble in ether; slightly soluble in ... chloroform
log P (octanol/water): 6.30

Source: PubChem CID 444795 (HSDB)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Retinoic acid used for?

Retinoic acid is primarily used in dermatological research and as a key ingredient in topical formulations for skin health.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Retinoic acid?

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

How should Retinoic acid be stored?

Retinoic acid should be stored in a cool, dry place, protected from light and air, typically under inert gas at -20°C.

What grade of Retinoic acid is available?

Molekula provides Retinoic acid in high-purity analytical or research grades suitable for laboratory applications.

Can Molekula supply Retinoic acid in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Retinoic acid in bulk quantities tailored to your specific research or manufacturing requirements.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full traceability and compliance.

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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.