Thermo Scientific Chemicals all-trans-Retinol, 95%

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

Specifications

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

• 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%

Safety and Handling

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