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H7779

Sigma-Aldrich

Retinoic acid p-hydroxyanilide

≥95%

Synonym(s):

4-HPR, Fenretinide, N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)retinamide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C26H33NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
391.55
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

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biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Level

assay

≥95%

form

powder

color

yellow to yellow-orange

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC1=C(\C=C\C(C)=C\C=C\C(C)=C\C(=O)Nc2ccc(O)cc2)C(C)(C)CCC1

InChI

1S/C26H33NO2/c1-19(11-16-24-21(3)10-7-17-26(24,4)5)8-6-9-20(2)18-25(29)27-22-12-14-23(28)15-13-22/h6,8-9,11-16,18,28H,7,10,17H2,1-5H3,(H,27,29)/b9-6+,16-11+,19-8+,20-18+

InChI key

AKJHMTWEGVYYSE-FXILSDISSA-N

General description

Retinoic acid p-hydroxyanilide is a synthetic analog of retinoid.[1]

Application

Retinoic acid p-hydroxyanilide has been used:
  • as a synthetic retinoid to induce apoptosis in SEB-1 sebocytes[1]
  • as a medium supplement for C2C12 myoblasts to test its effect on ceramide formation[2]
  • to test in cytotoxicity in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL)[3]

Biochem/physiol Actions

Retinoic acid p-hydroxyanilide, also called fenretinide, increases reactive oxygen species, activates caspases and induces apoptosis.[1] It also inhibits dihydroceramide desaturase, leading to a decrease in ceramide biosynthesis.[2] Fenretinide may elicit anticancer activity in cultured human breast cancer cells.[2] It acts as an insulin antagonist and may be useful in treating insulin resistance.[2] Fenretinide or 4-HPR has chemotherapeutic potential and is cytotoxic to retinoic acid-resistant cancers.[3]
Vitamin A acid analogue with antiproliferative activity; induces apoptosis in malignant hemopoietic cell lines.

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Repr. 1B - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

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

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges


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13-cis Retinoic acid induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in human SEB-1 sebocytes
Nelson AM, et al.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 126(10), 2178-2189 (2006)
Michael M Song et al.
Anti-cancer drugs, 30(2), 117-127 (2018-10-03)
All-trans-N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)retinamide or fenretinide (4-HPR) acts by reactive oxygen species (ROS) and dihydroceramides (DHCers). In early-phase clinical trials 4-HPR has achieved complete responses in T-cell lymphomas (TCL) and neuroblastoma (NB) and signals of activity in ovarian cancer (OV). We defined the
Sundy N Y Yang et al.
Antiviral research, 177, 104760-104760 (2020-03-07)
Infection by RNA viruses such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1, influenza, and dengue virus (DENV) represent a major burden for human health worldwide. Although RNA viruses replicate in the infected host cell cytoplasm, the nucleus is central to key stages
Matthew J Watt et al.
Endocrine reviews, 40(5), 1367-1393 (2019-05-18)
The liver is a dynamic organ that plays critical roles in many physiological processes, including the regulation of systemic glucose and lipid metabolism. Dysfunctional hepatic lipid metabolism is a cause of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common chronic
C Marth et al.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 75(5), 871-875 (1985-11-01)
The synthetic retinoid 4-hydroxyphenylretinamide (HPR) showed antiproliferative effect on cultured human breast cancer cells, which were sensitive to retinoic acid (RA) too. Investigation of the cell cycle by flow cytophotometry showed a significant increase of cells in the S-phase of

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  1. In what solvents can product H7779, Retinoic acid p-hydroxyanilide, be dissolved?

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    1. Product H7779, Retinoic acid p-hydroxyanilide, can be dissolved in DMSO (25 mg/ml) and ethanol (25 mg/ml).

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    1. A solution of product H7779, Retinoic acid p-hydroxyanilide, can be aliquoted and stored at -20°C for up to 3 months. Solutions should be protect from light.

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