At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
Pure compound
Solubility
< 1 mg/mL at 22 °C
Functional Roles
INCI Name
CIS-RETINOIC ACID
CosIng Functions
Industries Served
Physical Properties
Melting Point
372 to 190 °C
Boiling Point
462.8
Solubility
< 1 mg/mL at 22 °C
Safety & Handling
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
4759-48-2
Molecular Formula
C20H28O2
Molecular Weight
300.4 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(2Z,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
INCI Name
CIS-RETINOIC ACID
PubChem CID
InChI Key
SHGAZHPCJJPHSC-XFYACQKRSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Isotretinoin (CAS 4759-48-2) is a retinoid active used in prescription pharmaceuticals for severe acne. RawSource supplies it as a bulk raw material to pharmaceutical manufacturers, not for consumer or therapeutic use.
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