Tretinoin
Synonyms: Vitamin A Acid, Retinoids, ATRA
Molecular Structure:
Molecular formula: C20H28O2
Molecular weight: 300.44
C.A.S number : 302-79-4
Assay: 97.0%-102.0%
Characteristic: Yellow crystalline powder
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Function and Usage:
Tretinoin is the acid form of vitamin A and so also known as all-trans retinoic acid or ATRA. It is a drug commonly used to treat acne vulgaris and keratosis pilaris.. It is also used to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML).