Retinoic acid

SKU: orb1309934

Description

Tretinoin, a vitamin A metabolite, is a potent natural agonist of retinoic acid receptors (RARα/β/γ) with an IC50 of 14 nM. It is widely used in research to study cellular differentiation, proliferation, and tumorigenesis in both in vitro and in vivo models of oncology and dermatology.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Stem Cell & Developmental Biology

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 302-79-4
• MW: 300.4
• Purity: >98%
• Formula: C₂₀H₂₈O₂
• SMILES: C(=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C(O)=O)/C)/C)\C=1C(C)(C)CCCC1C
• Target: Retinoid receptor and related
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO (up to 8 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 15 mg/ml).

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

ATRA; Tretinoin

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Gene Symbol

Retinoid receptor and related