Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
372 to 374 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
462.8
solubility
less than 1 mg/mL at 72 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Environmental Hazard
Irritant
Health Hazard
- H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H360 (100%): May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
- H315 (30.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H410 (71.9%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H400 (71.2%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
- H319 (31.4%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (30.1%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 4759-48-2 |
| IUPAC Name | (2Z,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid |
| InChI Key | SHGAZHPCJJPHSC-XFYACQKRSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 5282379 |
| INCI Name | CIS-RETINOIC ACID |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A potent oral retinoid used to treat severe acne by reducing sebum production, unclogging pores, and preventing breakouts. Commonly prescribed for persistent