Methyl Retinoate

Name: Methyl Retinoate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-031287

About Methyl Retinoate

Methyl Retinoate is an impurity of Isotretinoin carrying the CAS registry number 339-16-2. Its molecular formula is C21H30O2 and its molecular weight is 314.5 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is methyl (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoate. It is also known as all-trans-Retinoic Acid Methyl Ester or Methyl.

The product is provided 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.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Isotretinoin to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Methyl Retinoate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Isotretinoin

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

Isotretinoin impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl Retinoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-031287
CAS Number	339-16-2
IUPAC name	methyl (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoate
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₃₀O₂
Molecular weight	314.5 g/mol
Exact mass	314.2246
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	SREQLAJQLXPNMC-DXYSAURFSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C(=O)OC)/C)/C
PubChem CID	5378821

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	6.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	all-trans-Retinoic Acid Methyl Ester, Methyl, Retinoic acid, methyl ester, Vitamin A acid methyl ester, retinoic acid methyl ester, Retinoic acid, methyl ester, all-trans-, beta-Retinoic acid methyl ester, All-trans-Vitamin A acid methyl ester, all-trans-Methylretinoate, Vitamin A-Saeuremethylester, 11-cis Retinoic Acid Methyl Ester, O~15~-Methylretinoic acid

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 Methyl Retinoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl Retinoate is 339-16-2. It is also known as all-trans-Retinoic Acid Methyl Ester, Methyl, Retinoic acid, methyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl Retinoate?

Methyl Retinoate has the molecular formula C21H30O2 and a molecular weight of 314.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoate.

What is Methyl Retinoate used for?

Methyl Retinoate 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 Methyl Retinoate can I order?

We supply Methyl Retinoate 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 Methyl Retinoate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl Retinoate 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 Methyl Retinoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Methyl Retinoate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.