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Retinyl acetate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Retinyl acetate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Vitamin A acetate;Retinol acetate;all-trans-Retinyl acetate |
| Chinese name | 维生素A醋酸酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | 视黄醇乙酸酯;维生素A乙酸酯;醋酸维生素A;乙酸维生素A |
| Chemical category | Feed Additives |
| CAS No. | 127-47-9 |
| EINECS No. | 204-846-3 |
| Molecular formula | C22H32O2 |
| Molecular weight | 328.49 |
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Technical indicators
Assay (as C22H32O2) ≥2.8×10^6 IU/g (according to grade); water ≤0.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
Pale yellow crystals or oily liquid, insoluble in water, soluble in fats and organic solvents
Application scenarios
Feed additive (vitamin A supplement), food nutrition fortifier, pharmaceuticals