UNSPSC 51241259: Isotretinoin anisatil

This classification denotes a retinoic acid agent with the molecular formula C29H36O4, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 922SI67369, chemically known as retinoic acid, 1-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxoethyl ester, 13-cis-, but more generally known as isotretinoin anisatil, which bears US NIH Compound Identifier 6441814. European Medicines Agency schedules isotretinoin anisatil or its base in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB08341MIG.

Most nations, for tariff purposes, schedule isotretinoin anisatil under HS 29362100. SMILES: CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C\C(=O)OCC(=O)C2CCC(CC2)OC)/C)/C.

UNSPSC 51241259 Isotretinoin anisatil is a Commodity code that does not align with recent state and local procurement activity found under this code. The two most recent opportunities tagged to this code are for liquid aluminum sulfate (a wastewater treatment chemical) and medical aid supplies (first aid and emergency medical items), neither of which falls within the pharmaceutical or dermatological scope suggested by the code's nominal name. The code shows little relevant recent activity specific to its stated commodity.

The City of Austin posted IFB 2200 CSH1061 on July 27, 2026 for liquid aluminum sulfate delivery to its wastewater treatment facility, with bids due August 25, 2026, and the City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department issued ITB 25-P-00157 in April 2026 for medical aid supplies ranging from antiseptic sprays to emergency blankets. The mismatch between the code's pharmaceutical framing and the actual commodities being procured under it suggests either a coding error in the underlying opportunities or a significant divergence between the UNSPSC classification and current state and local buying patterns. Prospective vendors should verify the applicable code with issuing bodies before pursuing opportunities tagged to 51241259.