CD437, 5 mg

STEMCELL Technologies supplies this small molecule for stem cell research. CD437 acts as a retinoid pathway activator that activates the retinoic acid receptor (RAR) and is used in reprogramming applications.

Also known by the synonym AHPN, the compound's chemical name is 6-(4-Hydroxy-3-tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]dec-1-ylphenyl)-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid (CAS No. 125316-60-1), and it is supplied as a crystalline solid. According to the safety data sheet, the substance is classified as Reproductive toxicity Category 2 and is suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Reported solubility values are: ~0.05 mg/mL in a 1:1 solution of DMSO:PBS (pH 7.2); ~1 mg/mL in EtOH; ~16 mg/mL in DMSO; and ~10 mg/mL in DMF. The product is intended for laboratory research use only and is not for human or animal diagnostic or therapeutic uses unless otherwise stated. STEMCELL Technologies' quality management system is certified to ISO 13485.