Description / Application
Adapalene is a naphthoic acid that is CD437 in which the phenolic hydroxy group has been converted to its methyl ether. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a dermatologic drug and an EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor. It is a monocarboxylic acid, a naphthoic acid and a member of adamantanes. It is functionally related to a CD437.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Differin; 6-(4-Methoxy-3-tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]dec-1-ylphenyl)-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid; 6-[3-(1-Adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoic acid; CD-271 |
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| Molecular Formula | C28H28O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 412.5 |
| MFCD | MFCD03106112 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | None |
| Hazard Statements | H413 |
| Precautionary Statements | P273;P501 |