Adapalene methyl ester

It serves as an intermediate and impurity standard in pharmaceutical applications related to adapalene, a retinoid used for acne treatment. Adapalene methyl ester, also known as methyl 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoate, is a white to off-white solid.

API Name Adapalene
CAS No 106685-41-0
Molecular Formula C29H30O3
Molecular Weight 426.5 g/mol
Synonyms methyl 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]naphthalene-2-carboxylate