missing translation for 'onlineSavingsMsg'
Learn More
Learn More
Please login to your online account to display your discounted pricing
Retinol, 95%, synthetic, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
All-trans-retinol, Vitamin A, retinol, CAS # 68-26-8, is a fat-soluble vitamin that binds retinoid receptors within cells.
$130.40 - $650.12
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS | 68-26-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C20H30O |
| MDL Number | MFCD00001552 |
| InChI Key | FPIPGXGPPPQFEQ-OVSJKPMPSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 445354 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:17336 |
| Catalog Number | Mfr. No. | Quantity | Price | Quantity | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalog Number | Mfr. No. | Quantity | Price | Quantity | |||||
|
AAJ62079MC
|
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
J62079MC |
100 mg |
N/A
|
|
|||||
|
AAJ62079MD
|
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
J62079MD |
250 mg |
N/A
|
|
|||||
|
AAJ62079ME
|
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
J62079ME |
500 mg |
N/A
|
|
|||||
|
AAJ6207903
|
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
J6207903 |
1 g |
N/A
|
|
|||||
Description
It induces cell differentiation and apoptosis of some cancer cell types and inhibiting carcinogenesis. It plays an essential role in metabolic functioning of the retina, the growth of and differentiation of epithelial tissue, the growth of bone, reproduction, and the immune response. It acts as a ligand for both the retinoic acid receptor (RAR) and the retinoid X receptor (RXR) that act as transcription factors to regulate the growth and differentiation of normal and malignant cells.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar 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
| 68-26-8 | |
| MFCD00001552 | |
| 445354 |
| C20H30O | |
| FPIPGXGPPPQFEQ-OVSJKPMPSA-N | |
| CHEBI:17336 |
Specifications
| 68-26-8 | |
| C20H30O | |
| 100 mg | |
| Light and moisture sensitive | |
| retinol, vitamin a, all-trans-retinol, vitamin a1, alphalin, axerophthol, vitamin a alcohol, oleovitamin a, chocola a, alphasterol | |
| FPIPGXGPPPQFEQ-OVSJKPMPSA-N | |
| (2 E,4 E,6 E,8 E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol | |
| 445354 | |
| 286.46 | |
| Crystalline Solid |
| White to Yellow | |
| MFCD00001552 | |
| 403040 | |
| 14,10013 | |
| Practically insoluble aq. soln. or glycerol; soluble in absolute alcohol, methanol, chloroform,ether,fats and oils. | |
| C\C(=C/CO)\C=C\C=C(/C)\C=C\C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C | |
| 286.46 | |
| CHEBI:17336 | |
| 95% | |
| Retinol, synthetic |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
P201-P202-P264b-P270-P280-P280i-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H302-H315-H319-H361d-H500
EINECSNumber : 200-683-7
RTECSNumber : VH6750000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Store at -20°C; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only