Retinyl Propionate

• Catalog No.: R275550
• CAS Number: 7069-42-3
• M. F.: C23H34O2
• M. W.: 342.51486

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-yl propanoate
• IUPAC Traditional name: (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-yl propanoate
• Synonyms: Vitamin A propionate; 15-Retinol Propanoate; all-trans-Retinol Propionate; Retinol propionate

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 7069-42-3

DETAILS

Description (English)

Retinyl Propionate is a Vitamin A ester derivative. Retinyl Propionate is a hypermitotic agent that is used in cosmetic formulations.

REFERENCES

• Ridge, B.D. et al.: Br. J. Dermatol., 118, 167 (1988)
• Oblong, J.E. et al.: Cosm. Sci. Technol., Ser., 27, 441 (1988)
• Weisse, S. et al.: J. Drug Del. Sci. Technol., 14, 77 (1988)