Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₂₁NO₂S
Synonyms: 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid,6-[(3,4-dihydro-4,4-dimethyl-2H-1- benzothiopyran-6-yl)ethynyl]-,ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-((4,4-dimethylthiochroman-6-yl)ethynyl)nicotinate; Tazorac; Zorac; AGN 190168;
Appearance: White Solid
Molecular Weight: 351.46194
Density: 1.22 g/cm3
Boiling Point: 499.8 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: 97-98℃
Flash Point: 256.1 °C
Refractive index: 1.624
Solubility: Well soluble in water
Usage: An acetylenic retinoid prodrug converted to the active metabolite, Tazarotenic acid, with selective affinity for retinoic acid receptors RAR?and RAR. Antiacne; antipsoriatic. Used in treatment of photodamaged skin