all-trans-Retinol

• Catalog No.: R252000
• CAS Number: 68-26-8
• M. F.: C20H30O
• M. W.: 286.4516
• Storage: Amber Vial, -86°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2E,4E,6E,8E)-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: Vitamin A; trans-Retinol; A-Sol; A-Mulsal; (all-E)-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraen-1-ol; Alphalin; Alphasterol; Avitol; Vitavel A; Vitpex; Vogan; β-Retinol; trans-Vitamin A alcohol; Vitamin A1; Vitamin A1 alcohol; Anatola; Avita; Axerol; NSC 122759

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 68-26-8

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Light Yellow to Yellow Solid
• Melting Point: 47-50°C
• Solubility: Chloroform
• Solubility: Methanol
• Storage Condition: Amber Vial, -86°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)

Occurs preformed only in animals; metabolized from carotenoids, such β-carotene, in the intestinal mucosa. Dietary sources include liver, milk, butter, cheese, eggs and fish liver oils or as carotenois from fruits and vegetables. Stored primarily in the l

REFERENCES

• Davis, M., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 15, 167 (1913)
• Crouch, R.K., et al.: Photochem. Photobiol., 64, 613 (1913)