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Vitamin A palmitate, 1.7 M.I.U./g, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 15485289
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25 g
100 g

Description

Retinyl palmitate is a vitamin A analog that inhibits cell proliferation and induces cell differentiation. It is used as a dietary supplement as a lipophilic base for eg: soft gelatin capsule.

Retinyl palmitate is a vitamin A analog that inhibits cell proliferation and induces cell differentiation. It is used as a dietary supplement as a lipophilic base for eg: soft gelatin capsule. Other applications include as pharmaceutical product which is used for manufacturing aqueous solutions using solubilizing agents such as cremophor. It is also used in the fortification of fatty foods such as margarine, spreads, oils, milk and dairy products. It is used in cosmetics for the preparation of creams and lotions.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 79-81-2
Molecular Formula C36H60O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 524.874
MDL Number MFCD00019414
InChI Key VYGQUTWHTHXGQB-FFHKNEKCSA-N
Synonym retinyl palmitate, vitamin a palmitate, retinol palmitate, retinol, hexadecanoate, arovit, all-trans-retinyl palmitate, optovit-a, retinyl hexadecanoate, aquapalm, dispatabs tabs
PubChem CID 5280531
ChEBI CHEBI:17616
IUPAC Name [(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] hexadecanoate
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC1=C(CCCC1(C)C)C

Specifications

Melting Point 28°C to 29°C
Packaging Glass bottle
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 1917366
Solubility Information Soluble in chloroform,ether,and vegetable oils. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 524.87
Physical Form Low Melting Solid
Chemical Name or Material Vitamin A palmitate

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Vitamin A Palmitate
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 4
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
 Hazard Statement
  • H360-May damage fertility or the unborn child.
  • H413-May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Retinol

RUO – Research Use Only

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