Retinyl acetate

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Description

A vitamin A analog that inhibits cell proliferation and induces cell differentiation. A chemopreventive against rat mammary tumors.

Specifications

Cas No.	127-47-9
Product ID	R1878
Product Name	Retinyl acetate
Synonym	Vitamin A acetate; all-trans-Retinol acetate; Myvak
Formula Wt.	328.49
Melting Point	57^oC-58^oC
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Soluble in ethanol.
Store Temp	+4^oC
References	Grubbs, C.J., Eto, I., Juliana, M.M., Hardin, J.M., Whitaker, L.M. Anticancer Res. 10:661-666 (1990).