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Thermo Scientific Chemicals all-trans-Retinol, 95%

Product Code. 10699843
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1 g
Packaging:
Glass bottle

Description

All-trans-retinol, Vitamin A, retinol, CAS # 68-26-8, is a fat-soluble vitamin that binds retinoid receptors within cells.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics 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

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 68-26-8
Molecular Formula C20H30O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 286.459
MDL Number MFCD00001552
InChI Key FPIPGXGPPPQFEQ-OVSJKPMPSA-N
Synonym retinol, vitamin a, all-trans-retinol, vitamin a1, alphalin, axerophthol, vitamin a alcohol, oleovitamin a, chocola a, alphasterol
PubChem CID 445354
ChEBI CHEBI:17336
IUPAC Name (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol
SMILES CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CCO)C)C

Specifications

CAS Min % 94.0
CAS Max % 100.0
Color Yellow to Orange
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 95%
Packaging Glass bottle
Quantity 250 mg
Beilstein 06, III, 2787
Merck Index 15, 10211
Formula Weight 286.46
Percent Purity ≥94%
Physical Form Powder or Lumps
Chemical Name or Material all-trans-Retinol, 95%
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • all-trans-Retinol
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only

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