Acitretin

• Catalog No.: Bio-0002
• CAS Number: 55079-83-9
• M. F.: C21H26O3
• M. W.: 326.42934

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2E,4E,6E,8E)-9-(4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: (2E,4E,6E,8E)-9-(4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
• Synonyms: Soriatane; Etretin; Neotigason

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 55079-83-9

PROPERTIES

• Application(s): Active against epithelial tumours
• Application(s): Used for treatment of psoriasis, antineoplastic agent
• Mechanism of Action: Second generation retinoid

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