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A7486

Sigma-Aldrich

Adapalene

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

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, Differin

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C28H28O3
CAS Number:
106685-40-9
Molecular Weight:
412.52
MDL number:
MFCD03106112
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
329770932
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

storage condition

desiccated

color

white to off-white

solubility

DMSO: >10 mg/mL

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COc1ccc(cc1C23C[C@H]4C[C@H](C[C@H](C4)C2)C3)-c5ccc6cc(ccc6c5)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C28H28O3/c1-31-26-7-6-23(21-2-3-22-12-24(27(29)30)5-4-20(22)11-21)13-25(26)28-14-17-8-18(15-28)10-19(9-17)16-28/h2-7,11-13,17-19H,8-10,14-16H2,1H3,(H,29,30)/t17-,18+,19-,28-

InChI key

LZCDAPDGXCYOEH-AADAIPAGSA-N

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Application

Adapalen has been used as a supplement during culturing of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC).
Adapalene has been used as a retinoic acid receptor (RAR) agonist to study its effects on inhibiting transcription of hepatitis B virus in covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA). It has also been used as a component to culture mixed lymphocyte reactions (MLR) to study its effects on isolated macrophages.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Adapalene is a synthetic derivative of naphthoic acid. It possesses retinoid activity. Adapalene is involved in regulating cellular keratinization and inflammatory process.
Adapalene, also referred as Differin, is a derivative of naphthoic acid. It is widely used for topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Adapalene elicits anti-inflammatory and retinoid-like activity. It also has a potential to regulate keratinization and differentiation of follicular epithelial cells.
Retinoic acid analogue that is a RARβ and RARγ agonist (AC50 values are 2.2, 9.3, 22 and > 1000 nM for RARβ, RARγ, RARα and RXRα receptors respectively). Inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells in vitro. Displays comedolytic activity. Its unique pharmacological properties make it superior to other retinoids for the treatment of acne.

Features and Benefits

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Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H361d

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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The retinoic acid receptor (RAR) $\alpha$-specific agonist Am80 (tamibarotene) and other RAR agonists potently inhibit hepatitis B virus transcription from cccDNA
Nkongolo S, et al.
Antiviral Research, 168(4) (2019)
Nobukazu Hayashi et al.
The Journal of dermatology, 39(6), 511-515 (2011-12-16)
We conducted a randomized controlled trial in patients with acne vulgaris with moderate to severe inflammatory lesions. The patients were assigned to the following three treatment groups: group A received monotherapy with 0.1% topical adapalene gel for 4 weeks; group
Manon E Wildenberg et al.
Journal of Crohn's & colitis, 11(12), 1480-1490 (2017-09-30)
Regulatory macrophages play a critical role in tissue repair, and we have previously shown that anti-tumour necrosis factor [TNF] antibodies induce these macrophages in vitro and in vivo in IBD patients. The induction of regulatory macrophages can be potentiated using
R N Brogden et al.
Drugs, 53(3), 511-519 (1997-03-01)
Adapalene, a naphthoic acid derivative with retinoid-like activity, is used for the topical treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. It binds to retinoic acid receptors found predominantly in the terminal differentiation zone of epidermis and is more active than
L E Millikan
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV, 15 Suppl 3, 19-22 (2002-02-15)
Adapalene, a naphthoic-acid derivative, possesses some of the biological activities of tretinoin but has distinct physicochemical properties and binding properties for selective affinity for retinoic acid receptors. As such, adapalene is less likely to be associated with certain local tolerability
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