Adapalene
is a chemically stable, retinoid like compound. Used as a face wash,
it reduces the amount of dead skin cells. This inturn reduces the
amount of acne caused by the clogging of pores.
Adapalene
The chemical name of adapalene
is 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoic
acid. It is a white to off-white powder which
is soluble in tetrahydrofuran, somewhat soluble in ethanol, and practically
insoluble in water. The molecular formula
is C28H28O3
and molecular weight
is 412.53.
