ALEXIS Biochemicals: Vitamin A

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ALX-460-004

Revised 11-Jul-07

β-Carotene
SYNONYMS	Provitamin A
PRODUCT LINE	Signal Transduction
PRODUCT CATEGORY	Retinol [Vitamin A] & Retinol Derivatives / Related Products

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Product Numbers:	Format:	Size:	Unit Price:	Quantity:	Add To Cart
ALX-460-004-G005		5 g	65.00 USD

Product Specification

FORMULA:	C₄₀H₅₆
MW:	536.9
CAS NUMBER:	7235-40-7
MERCK INDEX:	14: 1853
SOURCE/HOST:	Synthetic.
PURITY:	≥97%
APPEARANCE:	Red powder.
SOLUBILITY:	Soluble in DMSO, n-hexane, carbon disulfide, benzene or vegetable oils; slightly soluble in ether, petroleum ether or oils; almost insoluble in 100% ethanol, methanol, water, diluted acidic or alkaline solutions.
SHIPPING:	SHIPPED ON BLUE ICE
LONG TERM STORAGE:	-20°C
HANDLING:	Protect from light. Absorbs oxygen from air. Keep under inert gas.

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ALX-460-021

Revised 03-Jan-07

Vitamin A
SYNONYMS	Vitamin A alcohol Retinol (all-trans)
PRODUCT LINE	Signal Transduction
PRODUCT CATEGORY	Retinol [Vitamin A] & Retinol Derivatives / Related Products

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Product Specification

FORMULA:	C₂₀H₃₀O
MW:	286.5
CAS NUMBER:	68-26-8
MERCK INDEX:	14: 10013
SOURCE/HOST:	Synthetic.
PURITY:	≥98%
APPEARANCE:	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline solid.
SOLUBILITY:	Soluble in methanol, chloroform, ether, cyclohexane or petroleum ether; slightly soluble in 100% ethanol; insoluble in water.
SHIPPING:	AMBIENT
LONG TERM STORAGE:	+4°C
HANDLING:	Keep under inert gas. Protect from light and moisture.

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