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T3757

Sigma-Aldrich

TTNPB

Synonym(s):

4-[(E)-2-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-1-propenyl]benzoic acid, Arotinoid acid

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H28O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
348.48
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

solubility

ethanol: soluble 10 mM
DMSO: soluble 25 mM
chloroform/methanol: soluble 9.80-10.20 mg/mL, clear, colorless to light yellow

Quality Level

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

C\C(=C/c1ccc(cc1)C(O)=O)c2ccc3c(c2)C(C)(C)CCC3(C)C

InChI

1S/C24H28O2/c1-16(14-17-6-8-18(9-7-17)22(25)26)19-10-11-20-21(15-19)24(4,5)13-12-23(20,2)3/h6-11,14-15H,12-13H2,1-5H3,(H,25,26)/b16-14+

InChI key

FOIVPCKZDPCJJY-JQIJEIRASA-N

Application

TTNPB has been used for transcriptional assays in 293T cells4. It has also been used as a RAR-agonist in cultured human cord blood CD34+CD38-lin- cells5.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Selective and highly potent retinoic acid analog with affinity for retinoic acid receptors (RAR) α, β, and γ, which are nuclear transcription factors. Produces ligand-activated transcription of genes that possess retinoic acid responsive elements.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Nuclear Receptors (Non-Steroids) page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Preparation Note

TTNPB dissolves in CHCL3/MeOH (1/1) at 9.80 - 10.20 mg/ml to yield a clear, colorless to light yellow solution. It is also soluble at 10 mM in ethanol and at 25 mM in DMSO.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 1B - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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