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Acitretin
Description
A metabolite of etretinate. It is primarily used to treat skin disorders. It also appears to suppress the development of squamous cell carcinoma and chemically-induced epithelial tumors.
Specifications
Cas No. 55079-83-9
Product ID A0933
Product Name Acitretin
Chemical Name 9-(4-Methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid
Synonym Soriatane
Formula Wt. 326.43
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