EC 23

Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 4011

Synthetic retinoid; induces differentiation of stem cells
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Synthetic retinoid; induces differentiation of stem cells

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Product Description

EC 23 is a photostable synthetic retinoid; analog of ATRA (Cat. No. 0695). Displays similar activity to ATRA when tested on the embryonal carcinoma stem cell model TERA2.cl.SP12. Potently induces neural differentiation in human pluripotent embryonic stem cells.

Licensing Information

Sold under license from Reinnervate Limited, patent pending

Product Specifications

Molecular Weight

332.44

Formula

C23H24O2

Storage

Store at +4°C

Purity

≥99% (HPLC)

Chemical Name

4-[2-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethynyl)-benzoic acid

CAS Number

104561-41-3

PubChem ID

10314719

InChI Key

OQVLOWLEEHYBJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1(C)C2=C(C=CC(C#CC3=CC=C(C(O)=O)C=C3)=C2)C(C)(C)CC1

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Solubility

Solvent Max Conc. mg/mL Max Conc. mM
Solubility
DMSO 33.24 100
Ethanol 1.66 5

Preparing Stock Solutions for EC 23

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 332.44

Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.01 mL 15.04 mL 30.08 mL
5 mM 0.60 mL 3.01 mL 6.02 mL
10 mM 0.30 mL 1.50 mL 3.01 mL
50 mM 0.06 mL 0.30 mL 0.60 mL

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Product Documents for EC 23

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Product Specific Notices for EC 23

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