SPL Set ID: 9c4ae9d9-c2a0-4995-a27a-e3f0f0284db9
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Tretinoin is a retinoid. The chemical name is all-trans retinoic acid. The molecular formula is C 20 H 28 O 2 and the molecular weight is 300.44 g/mol. The structural formula is: It is a yellow to light orange, crystalline powder with melting point at about 182°C (with decomposition). Tretinoin is practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in methylene chloride, and slightly soluble in ethanol (96%). Tretinoin capsules are available as capsules containing 10 mg tretinoin for oral use. Each capsule also contains butylated hydroxyanisole, edetate disodium, soybean oil, hydrogenated vegetable oils, medium chain triglycerides, soya lecithin, and yellow beeswax. The gelatin capsule shell contains gelatin, glycerin, yellow iron oxide, red iron oxide and titanium dioxide. Capsules are printed with edible black ink, which consist of propylene glycol, iron oxide black, polyvinyl acetate phthalate and polyethylene glycol 400. The molecular formula for Tretinoin.