Retinamide

• Catalog No.: R243000
• CAS Number: 20638-84-0
• M. F.: C20H29NO
• M. W.: 299.45036

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenamide
• IUPAC Traditional name: (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenamide
• Synonyms: all-trans-Vitamin A Amide; Ro 4-3930; all-trans-Retinamide; Retinoyl Amide

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 20638-84-0

DETAILS

Description (English)

A Vitamin A derivative; a potent and selective apoptosis-inducing agent. It can be used in the treatment of cancer and other hyperproliferative disorders.

REFERENCES

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• Um, S., et al.: Cancer Lett., 174, 127 (1993)