Thermo Scientific Chemicals all-trans-Retinol, 95%

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10275441	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 347071000	100 mg	Glass bottle
10699843	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 347072500	250 mg	Glass bottle
10378983	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 347075000	500 mg	Glass bottle
10443635	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 347070010	1 g	Glass bottle

Description

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 68-26-8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 286.459
• InChI Key: FPIPGXGPPPQFEQ-OVSJKPMPSA-N
• PubChem CID: 445354
• 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 Formula: C20H30O
• MDL Number: MFCD00001552
• Synonym: retinol, vitamin a, all-trans-retinol, vitamin a1, alphalin, axerophthol, vitamin a alcohol, oleovitamin a, chocola a, alphasterol
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17336
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CCO)C)C

Specifications

• CAS: 68-26-8
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Molecular Formula: C20H30O
• Beilstein: 06, III, 2787
• Synonym: retinol, vitamin a, all-trans-retinol, vitamin a1, alphalin, axerophthol, vitamin a alcohol, oleovitamin a, chocola a, alphasterol
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CCO)C)C
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 286.459
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17336
• Percent Purity: ≥94%
• Chemical Name or Material: all-trans-Retinol, 95%

• CAS Min %: 94.0
• Color: Yellow to Orange
• Assay Percent Range: 95%
• MDL Number: MFCD00001552
• Merck Index: 15, 10211
• InChI Key: FPIPGXGPPPQFEQ-OVSJKPMPSA-N
• IUPAC Name: (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol
• PubChem CID: 445354
• Formula Weight: 286.46
• Physical Form: Powder or Lumps

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement:
Causes serious eye irritation.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

GHS P Statement:
Use personal protective equipment as required.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

LIGHT SENSITIVE

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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