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MedKoo CAT#: 464568
CAS#: 38030-57-8
Description: 4-Oxoretinoic acid is an active metabolite of vitamin A.
MedKoo Cat#: 464568
Name: 4-Oxoretinoic acid
CAS#: 38030-57-8
Chemical Formula: C20H26O3
Exact Mass: 314.1882
Molecular Weight: 314.425
Elemental Analysis: C, 76.40; H, 8.34; O, 15.27
Synonym: 4 Oxoretinoic acid; 4-Oxoretinoic acid;
IUPAC/Chemical Name: (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-3-oxocyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
InChi Key: GGCUJPCCTQNTJF-FRCNGJHJSA-N
InChi Code: InChI=1S/C20H26O3/c1-14(7-6-8-15(2)13-19(22)23)9-10-17-16(3)18(21)11-12-20(17,4)5/h6-10,13H,11-12H2,1-5H3,(H,22,23)/b8-6+,10-9+,14-7+,15-13+
SMILES Code: O=C(O)/C=C(C)/C=C/C=C(C)/C=C/C1=C(C)C(CCC1(C)C)=O
Appearance: Solid powder
Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility: To be determined
Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation: To be determined
Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 314.425 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
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