9-cis-Retinal

• Catalog No.: R5754
• CAS Number: 514-85-2
• M. F.: C20H28O
• M. W.: 284.43572

SYNONYMS

• Title: 9-顺式视黄醛
• IUPAC name: (2E,4E,6Z,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenal
• IUPAC Traditional name: 9-cis-retinal
• Synonyms: 维生素 A 醛

DATABASE IDS

• EC Number: 208-188-8
• CAS Number: 514-85-2
• MDL Number: MFCD00135842
• PubChem SID: 24899382

PROPERTIES

• Shipped in: dry ice
• Melting Point: 56-58 °C(lit.)
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• GHS Hazard statements: H302-H312-H315-H332
• European Hazard Symbols: Harmful (Xn)
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
• GHS Precautionary statements: P280
• Risk Statements: 20/21/22-38
• RTECS: VH6406500
• Safety Statements: 22-36/37
• Storage Temperature: -20°C
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Retinal, retinol and retinoic acid are the aldehyde, alcohol and acid forms of vitamin A. The retinoids exist as many geometric isomers due to the unsaturated bonds in the aliphatic chain.9-cis retinal is a natural ligand (chromophore) of the vertebrate rod visual pigment. 9-cis retinal is used in studies on the mechanisms of visual function.
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. R5754.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.