Description

9,10-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 essential for researchers and manufacturers developing advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and novel therapeutic agents targeting retinal diseases. It is particularly valuable for the life sciences sector, including pharmaceutical R&D, biochemical research, and the synthesis of specialized vitamin A analogs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical building block for the synthesis of novel retinoid-based therapeutics and drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe in studies of visual cycle mechanisms, rhodopsin regeneration, and photoreceptor cell biology.
• Nutraceutical Development: Serves as a precursor in the research and development of advanced vitamin A formulations and analogs.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in organic synthesis projects to create novel chromophores and study structure-activity relationships (SAR) of retinoids.
• Reference Material: Provides a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in related chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	9,10-Dihydroretinal
CAS No.	72535-17-2
Molecular Formula	C20H30O
Molecular Weight	286.45 g/mol
Synonyms	9,10-Dihydroretinaldehyde; 9,10-Dihydroretinal; all-trans-9,10-Dihydroretinal; 9,10-Dihydro Vitamin A Aldehyde; 9,10-Dihydroretinene; 9,10-Dihydro-11-cis-retinal (isomer); Retinal, 9,10-dihydro-
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Quality Control

Our 9,10-Dihydroretinal is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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) to minimize oxidation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

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., DMSO, ethanol, chloroform)

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