Bioactivity | 6-Hydroxy bexarotene is the main circulating metabolite of bexarotene, found in rats, dogs, and humans. Compared to the parent compound, 6-hydroxy-bexarotene shows a significantly reduced ability to bind to retinoid receptors and exhibits very minimal activity in activating retinoic acid receptors[1]. |
CAS | 368451-07-4 |
Formula | C24H28O3 |
Molar Mass | 364.48 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. S R Howell, et al. Bexarotene metabolism in rat, dog, and human, synthesis of oxidative metabolites, and in vitro activity at retinoid receptors. Drug Metab Dispos. 2001 Jul;29(7):990-8. |