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Bexarotene

Catalog No. B336750 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 153559-49-0 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
4-[1-(3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)ethenyl]benzoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
bexarotene
Synonyms
Targretin
Targrexin
Targretyn
RO 26-4455
LG 100069
Targret
4-[1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethenyl)benzoic Acid
LG 1069
LG 69
LGD 1069
SR 11247

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 153559-49-0

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 230-231°C
Solubility Chloroform
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Used as an antineoplastic. A selective retinoid X receptor (RXR) agonist.

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