a Retinal
TL;DR: a Retinal (CAS 116-31-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C20H28O and molecular weight 284.21402 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenal
Also Known As: retinal, trans-Retinal, all-trans-Retinal, retinaldehyde, a retinal
Application Areas
Top 5 of 18 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C20H28O |
| Molecular Weight | 284.21402 g/mol |
| XLogP | 6.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 17.1 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 284.21402 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 21 |
| Complexity | 522.0 |
| SMILES | CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=O)C)C |
| InChIKey | NCYCYZXNIZJOKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: a Retinal is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies a Retinal (CAS 116-31-4) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, a Retinal (CAS 116-31-4) has the molecular formula C20H28O and a molecular weight of 284.21 g/mol. It is also known as retinal and trans-Retinal.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of a Retinal
Property Insights of a Retinal
The XLogP value of 6.2 indicates that a Retinal is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 17.1 Ų, a Retinal exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, a Retinal has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), which may warrant consideration for formulation optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of a Retinal?
The CAS number of a Retinal is 116-31-4.
What is the molecular formula of a Retinal?
The molecular formula of a Retinal is C20H28O.
What is the molecular weight of a Retinal?
The molecular weight of a Retinal is 284.21402 g/mol.
What are the applications of a Retinal?
a Retinal is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies a Retinal (CAS 116-31-4) with custom synthesis available from...
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