13-cis-Vitamin A acid
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
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Name:
13-cis-Vitamin A acid (Related Reference)
EINECS:
225-296-0
Molecular Formula:
C20H28O2
CAS Registry Number:
4759-48-2
Synonyms:
Isotretinoin [USAN:BAN:INN]; (2Z,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoate; Retinoic acid, (13cis)-; 13-cis-Retinoic acid; Isotretinoin Retinoic acid; Prestwick_642; Neovitamin A acid; Claravis; Teriosal; Roaccutan; Isotretion; Isotretinoin?; Isotretinoine [INN-French]; isoretinoin; 4-09-00-02388 (Beilstein Handbook Reference);
Appearance:
yellowish crystalline powder
Molecular Weight:
300.44
Density:
1.011 g/cm3
Boiling Point:
462.8 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point:
174-177℃
Flash Point:
350.6 °C
Storage Temperature:
?20°C
Solubility:
insoluble in water
Stability:
Stable, but probably air and light sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Usage:
Used as a treatment for severe acne. Presently being studied in conjuction with the treatment of photoaged skin.
- 13-cis-Vitamin A acid