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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

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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