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| Catalog Number | CI-SC-1246 |
| Product Name | Retinyl Acetate |
| CAS | 127-47-9 |
| Structure |  |
| Synonyms | Retinol, acetate, all-trans-;Vitamin A acetate |
| IUPAC Name | [(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] acetate |
| Molecular Weight | 328.5 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C22H32O2 |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C22H32O2/c1-17(9-7-10-18(2)14-16-24-20(4)23)12-13-21-19(3)11-8-15-22(21,5)6/h7,9-10,12-14H,8,11,15-16H2,1-6H3/b10-7+,13-12+,17-9+,18-14+ |
| InChI Key | QGNJRVVDBSJHIZ-QHLGVNSISA-N |
| Boiling Point | 406 °C |
| Melting Point | 57-58 °C |
| Purity | 95% |
| Density | 1.05 g/mL |
| Appearance | Solid or viscous liquid |
| Highest Usage In Residency Products | 0.055 |
| Isomeric SMILES | CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/COC(=O)C)/C)/C |
What is the molecular formula of retinyl acetate?
The molecular formula of retinyl acetate is C22H32O2.
What are some synonyms for retinyl acetate?
Some synonyms for retinyl acetate include RETINYL ACETATE, RETINOL ACETATE, VITAMIN A ACETATE, and TRANS-RETINOL ACETATE.
What is the melting point of retinyl acetate?
The melting point of retinyl acetate is 57-58 °C.
What is the solubility of retinyl acetate in absolute ethanol?
Retinyl acetate is soluble in absolute ethanol with a solubility of 25 mg/mL.
How is retinyl acetate usually stored?
Retinyl acetate is usually stored at 2-8°C.
What are some potential uses of retinyl acetate?
Retinyl acetate can be used to fortify food with vitamin A, as a skin-conditioning agent, and as a control diet in studies.
What are some safety codes associated with retinyl acetate?
Hazard Codes Xn,Xi,T,F; Risk Statements 38-63-36/37/38-53-61-11; Safety Statements 36/37-45-37/39-26-53-16.
How is retinyl acetate used in biolgical applications?
Retinyl acetate provides pools of vitamin A that are converted into retinol and other retinoids as required, acting as a chemopreventive agent and having antineoplastic properties.
What are some possible hazards associated with retinyl acetate?
Retinyl acetate is moderately toxic by ingestion, has experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects, and may have carcinogenic properties with some data suggesting neoplastigenic effects.
How is retinyl acetate purified?
Retinyl acetate is separated from retinol by column chromatography and crystallized from MeOH.
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