Retinoic Acid, All Trans Isomer
Application Notes
Retinoic Acid has been used in various differentiation protocols, including B-cells, T cells and neurons and applied clinically to treat cancer as a form of differentiation-induction therapy.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Signaling molecule | Cancer Research
| SKU | 02190269-CF |
| Alternate Names | Vitamin A acid; Tretinoin; ATRA; (all-E)-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8 -nonatetraenoic acid; Aberel; Airol; Aknoten; Cordes Vas; Dermairol; Retin-A; Vesnaroid |
| Applications | Signaling molecule | Cancer Research |
| Application Notes | Retinoic Acid has been used in various differentiation protocols, including B-cells, T cells and neurons and applied clinically to treat cancer as a form of differentiation-induction therapy. |
| Base Catalog Number | 190269 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 2057223 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | All−trans−Retinoic acid (ATRA) is a ligand for both the retinoic acid receptor (RAR) and the retinoid X receptor (RXR). The bound RAR and RXR act as transcription factors that regulate the growth and differentiation of both normal and malignant cells. Cytochromes P450 (CYPs) catalyze the 4-hydroxylation of ATRA. Retinoic acid primes embryonic stem cells to become neurons. |
| CAS # | 302-79-4 |
| EC Number | 206-129-0 |
| Hazard Statements | H302 |
| Melting Point | 354 to 360° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Formula | C20H28O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 300.442 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves |
| RTECS Number | VH6475000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS07 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 77° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| UV Visible Absorbance | λ max (isopropanol + sulfuric acid)=353 ± 3 nm |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.4X10-7 mm Hg @ 25 deg C /Estimated/ |