Description

Rac 11-cis-3-Hydroxy Retinal is a synthetic, racemic form of a key chromophore derivative in the visual cycle. This compound is crucial for research into the molecular mechanisms of vision and phototransduction. It serves as a vital biochemical tool and synthetic intermediate for pharmaceutical R&D, particularly in ophthalmology and photobiology studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A critical reagent for studying rhodopsin regeneration, visual pigment biochemistry, and the photocycle in retinal proteins.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a key synthetic intermediate or reference standard in the development of novel therapeutics targeting retinal diseases.
• Photobiology Studies: Essential for in vitro experiments investigating light-induced isomerization processes and their biological consequences.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for fundamental research on vision, signal transduction, and G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs).
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for method development and quality control in related chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rac 11-cis-3-Hydroxy Retinal
CAS No.	102918-00-3
Molecular Formula	C20H28O2
Molecular Weight	300.44 g/mol
Synonyms	11-cis-3-Hydroxyretinal (racemic); (±)-11-cis-3-Hydroxyretinal; 3-Hydroxy-11-cis-retinal; all-rac-11-cis-3-Hydroxyretinal; Vitamin A aldehyde derivative; Retinal, 11-cis-3-hydroxy-; Visual chromophore analog
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Quality Control

Our Rac 11-cis-3-Hydroxy Retinal is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to rigorous internal quality standards and can provide material tailored to specific research-grade requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to minimize oxidation. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation. Keep away from strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solid or oil
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (11-cis)	≥ 90% (by HPLC)
Solubility	Soluble in ethanol, DMSO, chloroform

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.