Quick Details:
CAS No: 302-79-4
Molecular Formula: C20H28O2
Formula Weight: 300.44
Assay: 99.9%
Appearance: Yellow-Orange Powder
Tretinoin Powder Profile:
Tretinoin, also known as all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), is medication used for the treatment of acne and acute promyelocytic leukemia. For acne it is applied to the skin as a cream or ointment. For leukemia it is taken by mouth for up to three months.
Tretinoin Powder Usage:
*Skin use
Tretinoin is most commonly used to treat acne. It is also used off-label to treat and reduce the appearance of stretch marks by increasing collagen production in the dermis.
*Leukemia
Tretinoin is used to induce remission in people with acute promyelocytic leukemia who have a mutation (the t(15;17) translocation 160 and/or the presence of the PML/RARα gene) and who dont respond to anthracyclines or cant take that class of drug. It is not used for maintenance therapy.