Bexarotene

Bexarotene is a retinoid used to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma by affecting gene expression to control cell proliferation. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Retinoids. Its therapeutic use is listed as dermatologicals. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Targretin and Targrexin. Its PubChem CID is 82146.

CAS No 153559-49-0
Molecular Formula C24H28O2
Molecular Weight 348.5 g/mol
Synonyms 4-[1-(3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-6,7-dihydronaphthalen-2-yl)ethenyl]benzoic acid

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