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Isotretinoin
Synonyms: 13-cis-Retinoic acid; 13-cis-Vitamin A acid
CAS: 4759-48-2
Formula: C20H28O2
Mol. Weight: 300.44
EINECS: 225-296-0

Standard: USP29, USP32, USP34
Appearance:               Yellow or orange yellow crystalline powder            
Identification:              Complies
Organic volatile impurity:     Complies        
Tretinoin:                  Max 1.0%  
Loss on drying:             Max 0.5%
Residue on ignition:          Max 0.1%
Heavy metals:              Max 20ppm
Assay:                    98%~102.0%

Application:
Isotretinoin is a medication used mostly for cystic acne. It was first developed for brain, pancreatic and other cancers. It is used to treat harlequin-type ichthyosis, a usually lethal skin disease, and lamellar ichthyosis. Its effects are systemic and nonselective. It is a retinoid, meaning it is related to vitamin A, and is found in small quantities naturally in the body.

Packing:
1kg/Al bag, 25kg/drum

Delivery Time:
15days