Description

11,12-Dihydroretinal is a key retinoid derivative and a structural analog of retinal, playing a significant role in the study of visual pigment biochemistry and phototransduction pathways. This compound is valued for its utility as a high-purity biochemical reagent in advanced life science research. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic research institutions, and manufacturers of specialty fine chemicals for probing vitamin A metabolism and developing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a critical reagent in studies of rhodopsin regeneration, visual cycle mechanisms, and photoreceptor cell biology.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serving as a reference standard or synthetic intermediate in the development of retinoid-based therapies for dermatological and ophthalmic conditions.
• Nutraceutical Research: Used in metabolic studies to understand the bioavailability and conversion pathways of vitamin A analogs.
• Academic Laboratories: A key compound for graduate and post-doctoral research in biochemistry, molecular biology, and photobiology.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Potential use in the formulation of specialized assay kits for research into retinal diseases.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for the synthesis of more complex, labeled, or modified retinoid compounds for specialized applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	11,12-Dihydroretinal
CAS No.	41889-27-4
Molecular Formula	C20H30O
Molecular Weight	286.45 g/mol
Synonyms	11,12-Dihydroretinaldehyde; all-trans-11,12-Dihydroretinal; 11,12-Dihydroretinene; Vitamin A aldehyde, 11,12-dihydro-; (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenal
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Quality Control

Our 11,12-Dihydroretinal is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and our quality protocols are designed to meet the exacting standards of pharmaceutical and biochemical research.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C or as specified on the label or COA. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, separate from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in ethanol, DMSO, chloroform; insoluble in water

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