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Vitamin A palmitate, 1.7 M.I.U./g
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. | CAS: 79-81-2 | C36H60O2 | 524.874 g/mol
Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar J63022.14
Quantity | 25 g |
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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. 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.

Chemical Identifiers
79-81-2 | |
524.874 | |
VYGQUTWHTHXGQB-FFHKNEKCSA-N | |
5280531 | |
[(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] hexadecanoate |
C36H60O2 | |
MFCD00019414 | |
retinyl palmitate, vitamin a palmitate, retinol palmitate, retinol, hexadecanoate, arovit, all-trans-retinyl palmitate, optovit-a, retinyl hexadecanoate, aquapalm, dispatabs tabs | |
CHEBI:17616 | |
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC1=C(CCCC1(C)C)C |
Specifications
79-81-2 | |
Glass bottle | |
MFCD00019414 | |
1917366 | |
Soluble in chloroform,ether,and vegetable oils. Insoluble in water. | |
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC1=C(CCCC1(C)C)C | |
524.874 | |
CHEBI:17616 | |
Low Melting Solid |
28°C to 29°C | |
C36H60O2 | |
25 g | |
retinyl palmitate, vitamin a palmitate, retinol palmitate, retinol, hexadecanoate, arovit, all-trans-retinyl palmitate, optovit-a, retinyl hexadecanoate, aquapalm, dispatabs tabs | |
VYGQUTWHTHXGQB-FFHKNEKCSA-N | |
[(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] hexadecanoate | |
5280531 | |
524.87 | |
Vitamin A palmitate |
Safety and Handling
- 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
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