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Fenretinide

Fenretinide
IUPAC name (2E,4E,6E,8E)-N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3,7-
dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)
nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenamide
Identifiers
CAS number 65646-68-6
PubChem 5288209
MeSH Fenretinide
Properties
Molecular formula C26H33NO2
Molar mass 391.546 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Fenretinide (INN) is a retinoid which has been investigated for potential use in the treatment of cancer.[1]

References

  1. ^ Wu J, DiPietrantonio A, Hsieh T (2001). "Mechanism of fenretinide (4-HPR)-induced cell death". Apoptosis 6 (5): 377-88. PMID 11483862.
 
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