Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Tazarotene |
| Catalog Number: | M3973 |
| CAS Number: | 118292-40-3 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C21H21NO2S |
| Molecular Weight: | 351.46 |
| Solubility: | DMSO >30 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | 99.90% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Tazarotene (AGN 190168) is a new member of the acetylenic class of RARβ/γ selective retinoids which is approved to treat a variety of skin diseases, exhibits an anti-proliferative effect in human basal cell carcinoma (BCC) by triggering caspase-dependent apoptosis. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |