Adapalene is a derivative of tretinoin that is clinically used to treat acne and pityriasis versicolor. This synthetic retinoid exhibits anti-inflammatory activity, decreasing expression of Ki67, α2-integrin, α6-integrin, toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), IL-8, and β-defensin in ex vivo models. Like other retinoids, adapalene also activates retinoic acid receptors RARα/β/γ across several models.
| Cas No. | 106685-40-9 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C28H28O3 |
| Formula Wt. | 412.52 |
| IUPAC Name | 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid |
| Melting Point | 319-322C |
| Appearance | White to off white powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | A1202 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | A1202 Info Sheet PDF |
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