Brand Name: | Zorui |
Model Number: | 55079-83-9 |
MOQ: | 25 KG |
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CAS 55079-83-9 Acitretin For Treatment Of Psoriasis Scaling And Inflammation
Acitretin is a second-generation retinoid used primarily for the treatment of severe psoriasis and other keratinization disorders. It is the active metabolite of etretinate, with a shorter half-life but similar efficacy. Acitretin works by modulating keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation, reducing scaling and inflammation.
Property | Value / Specification |
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Chemical Name | Acitretin (all-trans-9-(4-methox-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,7-dimethyl-2,4,6,8-nonatetraenoic acid) |
CAS No. | 55079-83-9 |
Molecular Formula | C₂₁H₂₆O₃ |
Molecular Weight | 326.43 g/mol |
Appearance | Yellow crystalline powder |
Melting Point | ~220–225 °C (decomposes) |
Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, DMSO |
LogP (Octanol-Water) | ~6.2 (highly lipophilic) |
Half-Life | ~50 hours (active metabolite: ~60 days) |
Storage Conditions | 2–8 °C (protect from light & moisture) |
✅ Potent Retinoid Activity – Normalizes keratinocyte differentiation.
✅ Oral Bioavailability – Well-absorbed (~60–80%) with fatty meals.
✅ Long-Term Efficacy – Sustained improvement in plaque psoriasis.
✅ Teratogenic Risk – Pregnancy Category X (strict contraception required).
✅ Synergistic with UV Therapy – Enhances PUVA/UVB treatment effects.
⚠ Common: Dry skin/mucous membranes, alopecia, hyperlipidemia.
⚠ Serious: Hepatotoxicity, teratogenicity, osteoporosis (long-term).
⚠ Contraindications: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, severe liver/kidney disease.
Retinoid | Half-Life | Teratogenicity | Primary Use |
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Acitretin | ~50 hours | High (Category X) | Psoriasis, keratinization disorders |
Isotretinoin | ~20 hours | High (Category X) | Severe acne |
Tretinoin (Topical) | N/A | Low | Acne, photoaging |
Etretinate (Discontinued) | 120 days | Extreme | Historical psoriasis treatment |
Packaging | 1kg-15kg packing | 2 PE bag inside + 1 foil bag outside in carton | ||
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Other packing | Customized packing | |||
Drum Size | D38cm*H60cm or customized, 25 kg/ drum | |||
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Air | By Plane | ![]() |
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Sea | By Ship | ![]() |
Asia: 15-20 Days Europe: 25-35 Days America: 30-40 Days |
Port to Port | Order |
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