4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid

Name: 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-031290

About 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid, a metabolite or degradation product of Isotretinoin registered under CAS number 150737-17-0. With the molecular formula C20H28O3, it has a molar mass of 316.4 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2E,4E,6Z,8E)-9-(3-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)-3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid. Common synonyms include rac 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid and 9-cis-4-hydroxyretinoic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Isotretinoin, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Isotretinoin

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Isotretinoin.

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-031290
CAS Number	150737-17-0
IUPAC name	(2E,4E,6Z,8E)-9-(3-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)-3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₂₈O₃
Molecular weight	316.4 g/mol
Exact mass	316.2038
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	KGUMXGDKXYTTEY-NAXRMXIQSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(CCC1O)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C\C=C\C(=C\C(=O)O)\C)/C
PubChem CID	20849244

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid is 150737-17-0. It is also known as rac 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid, 9-cis-4-hydroxyretinoic acid, (9cis)-4-hydroxyretinoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid?

4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid has the molecular formula C20H28O3 and a molecular weight of 316.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2E,4E,6Z,8E)-9-(3-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)-3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid.

What is 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid used for?

4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Isotretinoin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid can I order?

We supply 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 4-Hydroxy-9-cis-retinoic Acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.