Bexarotene, 98%

CAS: 153559-49-0

Ref. 02-J63701

Product Information

• Name: Bexarotene, 98%
• Synonyms: LGD-1069, Targretin, 1-Bexarotene, 4-[1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethenyl)benzoic Acid, SR-11247, LGD-1069, Targretin, 4-[1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethenyl]benzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 4-[1-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethenyl]-, LG 69 (retinoid), Lg 100069, Lg 1069, Lg 69, Lgd 1069, Lgd1069, Ro 26-4455, Sr 11247, Targret, Targretyn, Targrexin

Description

Bexarotene is used as a Synthetic retinoid analog with specific affinity for the retinoid X receptor, an antineoplastic agent, already approved as an oral antineoplastic agent for cutaneous T cell lymphoma and being investigated against other cancers. A study has found that bexarotene in a mouse Alzheimer's model lowered the most toxic form of β-amyloid peptide and increased cognitive ability. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 348.48
• Formula: C₂₄H₂₈O₂
• Purity: 98%
• Color/Form: Powder or crystals or crystalline powder, White to pale yellow