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Isotretinoin

Catalog No. S1379 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 4759-48-2 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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Storage -20°C Chembase ID: 635

SYNONYMS

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
IUPAC Traditional name
9,13-di-cis-retinoic acid
Synonyms
Amnesteem
Claravis
Sotret
Accutane

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 4759-48-2

PROPERTIES

Target hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
Salt Data Free Base
Solubility DMSO
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
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]

REFERENCES

  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isotretinoin