Retinoic acid
Retinoid RAR agonist
Product Specifications
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).
Product Name Alternative
Tretinoin, ATRA
UNSPSC
41116105
Source
Synthetic
Purity
>98%
Weight
0.05
Format
Yellow solid
Solubility
Soluble to 50 mM in ethanol and 25 mM in DMSO
Molecular Formula
C20H28O2
Molecular Weight
300.44
Precautions
Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
References & Citations
1. Duester G. (2008) Cell. 134: 921-931.
CAS Number
302-79-4
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