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Retinyl palmitate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Retinyl palmitate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Vitamin A palmitate;Retinol palmitate;all-trans-Retinyl palmitate |
| Chinese name | 视黄醇棕榈酸酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | 维生素A棕榈酸酯;棕榈酸视黄酯;VA棕榈酸酯 |
| Chemical category | Vitamins |
| CAS No. | 79-81-2 |
| EINECS No. | 201-228-5 |
| Molecular formula | C36H60O2 |
| Molecular weight | 524.86 |
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Technical indicators
Assay (as C36H60O2) ≥1.7×10^6 IU/g (according to grade); heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; loss on drying ≤0.5%
Performance characteristics
Pale yellow to amber oily liquid or crystalline powder, insoluble in water, soluble in fats and organic solvents
Application scenarios
Food nutrition fortifier (vitamin A), pharmaceutical, feed additive, cosmetic anti-aging ingredient