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Tazarotene

Catalog No. T010050 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 118292-40-3 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage Refrigerator Chembase ID: 678

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
ethyl 6-[2-(4,4-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzothiopyran-6-yl)ethynyl]pyridine-3-carboxylate
IUPAC Traditional name
tazarotene
Synonyms
6-[2-(3,4-Dihydro-4,4-dimethyl-2H-1-benzothiopyran-6-yl)ethynyl]-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
AGN 190168
Zorac
Tazorac

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 118292-40-3

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Light Yellow Solid
Melting Point 103-105°C
Solubility Chloroform
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
An acetylenic retinoid prodrug converted to the active metabolite, Tazarotenic acid, with selective affinity for retinoic acid receptors RARβ and RARγ. Antiacne; antipsoriatic. Used in treatment of photodamaged skin.

REFERENCES

  • Tang-Liu, D.D.-S., et al.: Clin. Pharmacokinet., 37, 273 (1999)
  • Roeder, A., et al.: Skin Pharmacol. Physiol., 17, 111 (1999)