EC 23

CAS: 104561-41-3

Ref. 3D-EEA56141

Product Information

• Name: EC 23
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: EC 23 is a synthetic retinoid that belongs to the class of chemical compounds called retinoids. Retinoids are natural or synthetic substances that have a high affinity for binding to receptors on the cell surface and activating them. EC 23 has been shown to induce bacterial enzymes that break down long-chain fatty acids, which are toxic to bacteria. It also has been shown to be potent inducers of cellular differentiation in certain animal models, including the mouse embryo eye. EC 23 binds with high affinity to bacterial enzyme and inhibits its activity. It also has been shown to inhibit the growth of certain types of cancer cells in culture, but not others.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 332.44 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₃H₂₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%