N-(4-Carbethoxyphenyl)retinamide
N-(4-Carbethoxyphenyl)retinamide is a retinoid that exhibits anticancer chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive activities. This compound inhibits development of stomach and oral cancers in vivo and shows some benefit in the treatment of dysplasias. Additionally, this compound induces differentiation in leukemia cells.
References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18946196
Cas No. |
53839-71-7 |
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Purity |
≥98% |
Formula |
C29H37NO3 |
Formula Wt. |
447.62 |
IUPAC Name |
ethyl4-[[(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoyl]amino]benzoate |
Synonym |
4-(Ethoxycarbophenyl)retinamide; N-(Carbo- ethoxyphenyl)retinamide |
Melting Point |
174-179°C |
Solubility |
Soluble in DMSO or ethanol. |
Appearance |
Yellow Powder |
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