EINECS: 225-296-0
Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₂₈O₂
Synonyms: Isotretinoin [USAN:BAN:INN]; (2Z,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoate; Retinoic acid, (13cis)-; 13-cis-Retinoic acid; Isotretinoin Retinoic acid; Prestwick_642; Neovitamin A acid; Claravis; Teriosal; Roaccutan; Isotretion; Isotretinoin; Isotretinoine [INN-French]; isoretinoin; 4-09-00-02388 (Beilstein Handbook Reference);
Appearance: yellowish crystalline powder
Molecular Weight: 300.44
Density: 1.011 g/cm3
Boiling Point: 462.8 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: 174-177℃
Flash Point: 350.6 °C
Storage Temperature: 20°C
Solubility: insoluble in water
Stability: Stable, but probably air and light sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Usage: Used as a treatment for severe acne. Presently being studied in conjuction with the treatment of photoaged skin.