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Isotretinoin

A retinoid derived from vitamin A, 13-cis-retinoic acid, approved in the United States in 1982 and used mainly for persistent cystic acne. This family brings together the active ingredient, pharmacopoeial impurities, metabolites, labelled standards and other impurities.

Did you know?In the 1960s researcher Werner Bollag was studying it against skin cancer: by 1971 it had proved of little use against cancer, but promising against acne. In pure form it is an orange powder.

IsotretinoinGo to the active ingredient →
IsotretinoinActive ingredientIsotretinoinCat. No. P-I099-001CAS 4759-48-2

EDQM standards 1

The official European Pharmacopoeia standards for this family.

Reference substanceIsotretinoinEDQM code I0800000Family Isotretinoin

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