CAS No. 1107-26-2

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Apocarotenal Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 1107-26-2
Molecular Formula

C30H40O
Molecular Weight (MW) 416.64
SMILES CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC=CC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=O)C)C

Biological Activity

Apocarotenal is a naturally occurring provitamin A carotenoid and an intermediate product of beta-carotene cleavage. It acts as a substrate for enzymatic conversion into retinal and retinoic acid, modulating retinoid signaling pathways. Through its metabolism into active retinoid derivatives, apocarotenal influences nuclear receptor activity, cellular differentiation, proliferation, and vitamin A biosynthesis. [1]

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FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

Reference

[1] Kiefer C, et al. J Biol Chem. 2001;276(17):14110-6.

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.