Retinol
BioXtra, ≥97.5% (HPLC), ~3100 U/mg
DOWNLOAD MSDS (PDF)Synonym:
Axerophthol,
Vitamin A alcohol,
Vitamin A,
Vitamin A1,
all-trans-
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CAS Number 68-26-8
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C20H30O
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Molecular Weight 286.45
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Beilstein Registry Number 403040
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EC Number 200-683-7
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MDL number MFCD00001552
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PubChem Substance ID 24890099
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Properties
| Related Categories | Biochemicals and Reagents, Carotenoid, Isoprenoids, Lipids, Nutrition Research, |
| product line | BioXtra |
| assay | ≥97.5% (HPLC) |
| shelf life | (limited shelf life) |
| mp | 56-61 °C |
| 61-63 °C(lit.) | |
| shipped in | dry ice |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
Description
Unit Definition
1 U corresponds to 1 international U acc. to Ph Eur II, 217 (1983)
Biochem/physiol Actions
Retinal, retinol and retinoic acid are the aldehyde, alcohol and acid forms of vitamin A. The retinoids exist as many geometric isomers due to the unsaturated bonds in the aliphatic chain.
Retinol is biological active in a wide range of processes.
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