Retinoic acid

Retinoid RAR agonist

Catalog No. SIH-258

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Product Name Retinoic acid
Description

Retinoid RAR agonist

Field of Use Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.

Properties

Solubility Soluble to 50 mM in ethanol and 25 mM in DMSO
Appearance Yellow solid
Safety Phrases Classification: Toxic. May be harmful or fatal is inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin.
Safety Phrases:
S22 - Do not breathe dust
S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
Risk Phrases:
R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhilation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
R46 - May cause heritable genetic damage
R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility
Hazard Phrases:
H302-H411
Precautionary Phrases:
P273
Cite This Product Retinoic acid (StressMarq Biosciences, Canada, Cat # SIH-258)

Biological Description

Alternative Names Tretinoin, ATRA
Scientific Background Retinoic acid is a metabolite of Vitamin A that mediates the functions of vitamin A required for growth and development. It is generated in a specific region of the embryo during early embryonic development (1).
References 1. Duester G. (2008) Cell. 134: 921-931.

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<p>Chemical structure of Retinoic acid (SIH-258), a Retinoid RAR agonist. CAS #: 302-79-4. Molecular Formula: C20H28O2. Molecular Weight: 300.44 g/mol.</p>

Chemical structure of Retinoic acid (SIH-258), a Retinoid RAR agonist. CAS #: 302-79-4. Molecular Formula: C20H28O2. Molecular Weight: 300.44 g/mol.

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