Substance
ID:73294
Names and Identifiers
Synonyms
IsotretinoinClaravisSotretAmnesteemAccutane
IUPAC Traditional name
9,13-di-cis-retinoic acid
IUPAC name
(2Z,4E,6Z,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
Registration numbers
CAS Number
Properties
Safety Information
Storage Condition
-20°C
Product Information
Salt Data
Free Base
Physical Property
Solubility
DMSO
Pharmacology Properties
Target
hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
Molecule Details
Research Area: Acne
Biological Activity:
Isotretinoin is a medication used for the treatment of severe acne. It was first developed to be used as a chemotherapy medication for the treatment of brain cancer, pancreatic cancer and more. It is still used in the treatment of these cancers to this day because of its ability to kill rapidly dividing cells. [1]
Biological Activity:
Isotretinoin is a medication used for the treatment of severe acne. It was first developed to be used as a chemotherapy medication for the treatment of brain cancer, pancreatic cancer and more. It is still used in the treatment of these cancers to this day because of its ability to kill rapidly dividing cells. [1]
Molecular Spectra
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References
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isotretinoin