Product: 3-Dehydro retinol
Catalog Number: 8798
CAS Number: 79-80-1
Synonyms: (all-E)-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1,3-cyclohexadien-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraen-1-ol;
3,4-Dehydroretinol;
all-trans- 3-Dehydroretinol;
Dehydroretinol;
Vitamin A2;
all-trans-3,4-Didehydroretinol
Formula: C20H28O
Molecular Weight: 284.44
Structure: 3-Dehydro retinol
Appearance: Orange semi-solid
Category: Vitamin A
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Storage:

Keep container closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Light sensitive, hygroscopic. Store at -85°C under inert atmosphere
Transportation:

Non-hazardous for transport
Literature References:

 Garling, D., et al.: J. Nutr., 106, 1368 (1976), Bravo, R., et al.: Nature, 326, 515 (1987), Takeuchi, T., et al.: Aquaculture, 169, 155 (1998), Rollman, O., et al.: Biochem. J., 293, 675 (1993), Funkenstein, B., et al.: Comp. Biochem. Physiol., 129B, 613 (2001)
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Applications:

Naturally occurring retinoid originally discovered in livers of freshwater fish. Constitutes 20-25% of total retinoid content in human epidermis; levels are markedly elevated in patients with hyperproliferative dermatoses such as psoriasis