Synonyms
Retinoic acid
tretinoin
all-trans-Retinoic acid
Vitamin A acid
Description
Tretinoin is a generic name for a medication derivative of vitamin A (retinol), also commonly known as all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA). Tretinoin can be given systemically or topically for various indications. Adjunctive palliative treatment of photoaging: Fine facial wrinkles
Molecular Formula
C20H28O2
SMILES
CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CC(=O)O)C)C
Appearance
yellow to light-orange crystalline powder
Boiling Point
462.8±14.0℃ at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
372 to 374 °F (NTP, 1992)
Applications
Insulin Icodec Intermediates