Description

Dehydroretinaldehyde is a vital retinoid compound and a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of vitamin A and related visual pigments. Its precise chemical structure makes it an essential building block for advanced research and synthesis in life sciences. This high-purity compound is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, fine chemical manufacturers, and academic institutions focusing on vision science, metabolic pathways, and novel therapeutic development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical precursor and reference standard in the synthesis of retinoid-based drugs and prodrugs targeting various diseases.
• Biochemical Studies: Used as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic studies related to the visual cycle and vitamin A metabolism.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, including labeled compounds for tracer studies.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for fundamental research on photoreception, cell differentiation, and signaling pathways.
• Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in related chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dehydroretinaldehyde
CAS No.	472-87-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₈O
Molecular Weight	284.44 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Didehydroretinal; Vitamin A2 Aldehyde; Dehydroretinal; 3,4-Didehydroretinaldehyde; all-trans-3,4-Didehydroretinal; Retinaldehyde, 3,4-didehydro-; A2 Retinal
EINECS	207-447-5

Quality Control

Our Dehydroretinaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines for fine chemicals and can provide material suitable for research and development purposes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as specified on the label. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air, light, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., ethanol, DMSO)

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