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Tretinoin TRET

A topical retinoid for acne and skin ageing.

Also known as Retin-A, all-trans retinoic acid, Retinoic acid, all-trans-Retinoic acid, Vitamin A acid, trans-Retinoic acid, ATRA, Aberel, Eudyna

Effects Skin and hair
Routes Topical
Legal status Prescription drug
WADA Not listed

3D Molecular Structure of C20H28O2

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  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Oxygen

Chemistry

Formula
C20H28O2
Molar mass
300.4
CAS
302-79-4
PubChem CID
444795
IUPAC name
(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
InChIKey
SHGAZHPCJJPHSC-YCNIQYBTSA-N