Retinol

• Catalog No.: 95144
• CAS Number: 68-26-8
• M. F.: C20H30O
• M. W.: 286.4516
• Purity: ≥97.5% (HPLC)

SYNONYMS

• Title: 视黄醇
• IUPAC name: 3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol
• IUPAC Traditional name: α-sol
• Synonyms: 维生素 A; Axerophthol; 维生素 A1; 全反式-3,7-二甲基-9-(2,6,6-三甲基-1-环己烯-1-基)-2,4,6,8-壬四烯-1-醇; all-trans-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraen-1-ol; Vitamin A; Vitamin A alcohol; Vitamin A1; 抗干眼醇; 维生素 A 醇

DATABASE IDS

• PubChem SID: 24890099
• Beilstein Number: 403040
• EC Number: 200-683-7
• MDL Number: MFCD00001552
• CAS Number: 68-26-8

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C20H30O
• Product Line: BioXtra
• Purity: ≥97.5% (HPLC)
• Shelf Life: (limited shelf life)
• Shipped in: dry ice
• Melting Point: 56-61 °C
• Melting Point: 61-63 °C(lit.)
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• GHS Hazard statements: H302-H315
• European Hazard Symbols: Harmful (Xn)
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
• Risk Statements: 22-38
• RTECS: VH6750000
• Storage Temperature: -20°C
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

Unit Definition
1 U corresponds to 1 international U acc. to Ph Eur II, 217 (1983)
Biochem/physiol Actions
Retinal, retinol and retinoic acid are the aldehyde, alcohol and acid forms of vitamin A. The retinoids exist as many geometric isomers due to the unsaturated bonds in the aliphatic chain.Retinol is biological active in a wide range of processes.

Description (简体中文)

Unit Definition
1 U corresponds to 1 international U acc. to Ph Eur II, 217 (1983)
Biochem/physiol Actions
Retinal, retinol and retinoic acid are the aldehyde, alcohol and acid forms of vitamin A. The retinoids exist as many geometric isomers due to the unsaturated bonds in the aliphatic chain.Retinol is biological active in a wide range of processes.