Bexarotene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Synthetic retinoid analog with specific affinity for the retinoid X receptor

Bexarotene is used as a Synthetic retinoid analog with specific affinity for the retinoid X receptor, an antineoplastic agent, already approved as an oral antineoplastic agent for cutaneous T cell lymphoma and being investigated against other cancers. A study has found that bexarotene in a mouse Alzheimer's model lowered the most toxic form of β-amyloid peptide and increased cognitive ability.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Bexarotene is used as a Synthetic retinoid analog with specific affinity for the retinoid X receptor, an antineoplastic agent, already approved as an oral antineoplastic agent for cutaneous T cell lymphoma and being investigated against other cancers. A study has found that bexarotene in a mouse Alzheimer′s model lowered the most toxic form of β-amyloid peptide and increased cognitive ability.

Solubility
Soluble in DMSO and ethanol

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Keep container tightly closed.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 153559-49-0
• Molecular Formula: C24H28O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 348.49
• MDL Number: MFCD00932428
• InChI Key: NAVMQTYZDKMPEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: bexarotene, targretin, targrexin, targretyn, targret, bexarotenum, bexarotene usan, bexaroteno, bexaroten, targretin-gel
• PubChem CID: 82146
• ChEBI: CHEBI:50859
• IUPAC Name: 4-[1-(3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)ethenyl]benzoic acid
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=C1C(=C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(O)=O)C(C)(C)CCC2(C)C

• Melting Point: 220°C to 225°C
• Color: White
• Quantity: 100 mg
• Merck Index: 14,1194
• Solubility Information: Soluble in DMSO and ethanol
• Formula Weight: 348.48
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Bexarotene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
RTECSNumber	DH6834830
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Store at -20°C

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only