Acitretin
CAS: 55079-83-9
Category: Retinoid
| Purity | Reagent Grade ≥98%, High-Purity Grade ≥99%, Pharmaceutical Grade ≥99.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C21H26O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 326.43 |
| Appearance | yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Packaging | 1 kg/aluminum foil bag, 10 kg/plastic drum. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — IR, UV (360 nm); Purity — RP-HPLC; Geometric isomers — HPLC; Residual solvents — HS-GC; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Loss on drying — Gravimetry; Microbial limits — Filtration; Retinoid dimers — SEC. |
| Storage Notes | Stored at -20°C in a tightly closed container under inert atmosphere, protected from light, moisture, and oxygen. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Used as a second-generation retinoid intermediate in the synthesis of oral agents for severe psoriasis and keratinization disorders.