13 cis 5,6 epoxy retinoic acid is a retinoic acid derivative featuring an epoxide moiety bridging carbons 5 and 6, coupled with a cis double bond at position 13, distinguishing it from the trans configuration in the parent compound. The molecule retains the characteristic conjugated tetraene chain and terminal carboxylic acid group of retinoic acid. This structural isomerization and epoxidation likely arise from oxidative stress or synthetic pathway byproducts. It serves as a critical HPLC reference standard for quantifying retinoic acid impurities in pharmaceutical formulations.
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