Retinoic acid, 98%+

Name: Retinoic acid, 98%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002961

About Retinoic acid, 98%+

Retinoic acid is a bioactive small molecule carrying the CAS registry number 302-79-4 at a purity of ≥98%. The compound has the formula C20H28O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 300.4 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid. It is also known as ATRA or Tretinoin.

In its supplied form it is a yellow powder to crystals or crystalline powder. Reported physical data include a melting point of 180-181 °C. Recommended storage is at 2–8 °C, with the container kept tightly sealed. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 8 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include cell signalling research, pharmacological screening and target validation. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Retinoic acid in 100 mg, 500 mg, 5 g and 100 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Cell signalling research
Pharmacological screening
Target validation

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Retinoic acid, 98%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-002961
CAS Number	302-79-4
IUPAC name	(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₂₈O₂
Molecular weight	300.4 g/mol
Exact mass	300.2089
Purity / assay	≥98%
HSN code	29163990
InChIKey	SHGAZHPCJJPHSC-YCNIQYBTSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/C(=O)O)/C)/C
PubChem CID	444795

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Yellow powder to crystals or crystalline powder
Melting point	180-181 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	6.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Storage	2–8 °C
Synonyms	ATRA, Tretinoin, Vitamin A acid, all-trans-Retinoic acid, trans-Retinoic acid, Dermairol, all-trans-Vitamin A acid, Cordes vas, Retin A, Tretin M, all-trans-Tretinoin, Retionic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P318, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

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

Other grades of CAS 302-79-4

Reference Standard

Isotretinoin Impurity A

CAS: 302-79-4
Formula: C₂₀H₂₈O₂
MW: 300.4 g/mol

In stock

Retinoic acid, 93%

CAS: 302-79-4
Formula: C₂₀H₂₈O₂
MW: 300.4 g/mol

VQ-002960

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Retinoic acid, 98%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Retinoic acid, 98%+ is 302-79-4. It is also known as ATRA, Tretinoin, Vitamin A acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Retinoic acid, 98%+?

Retinoic acid, 98%+ has the molecular formula C20H28O2 and a molecular weight of 300.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Retinoic acid, 98%+ can I order?

We supply Retinoic acid, 98%+ in (≥98%) grade, in 100 mg, 500 mg, 5 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Retinoic acid, 98%+?

Yes. Every lot of Retinoic acid, 98%+ 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 Retinoic acid, 98%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Retinoic acid, 98%+ is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.

How should Retinoic acid, 98%+ be stored?

2–8 °C. Keep the container tightly closed and refer to the SDS for full handling guidance.