- Catalog: MC68268
- Product Name: Retinol
- CAS: 68-26-8
- Molecular Formula: C20H30O
- Molecular Weight: 286.45
Introduction
Retinol is vitamin A in a narrow sense. In a broad sense, vitamin A also includes retinol derivatives such as retinal, retinoic acid, retinyl acetate and retinyl palmitate. It is mainly found in the liver of marine fish and was first extracted from cod liver by American scientist Margaret Davis. Retinol plays multiple roles in our lives, from protecting eyesight to maintaining skin health.
Specification
| Item | Retinol |
|---|
| Catalog | MC68268 |
| CAS | 68-26-8 |
| Form | Powder or powder with lumps |
| Color | Yellow to very dark yellow, to very dark orange |
| Specific Activity | ~ 2700 U/mg |
| Melting Point | 61-63 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water and glycerin, soluble in oils and organic solvents. |
| MDL | MFCD00001552 |
| InChI | 1S/C20H30O/c1-16(8-6-9-17(2)13-15-21)11-12-19-18(3)10-7-14-20(19,4)5/h6,8-9,11-13,21H,7,10,14-15H2,1-5H3/b9-6+,12-11+,16-8+,17-13+ |
| InChI Key | FPIPGXGPPPQFEQ-OVSJKPMPSA-N |
| Storage | Store light-protected at 2-8 °C in a cool and dry place. |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
Benefits
Retinol has many benefits, mainly in the fields of skin care, as well as health and medicine.
- In the field of skin care, retinol is an important skin care ingredient. It can promote the metabolism of the skin's stratum corneum and thicken the skin's stratum corneum, thereby increasing the skin's water storage capacity. It can also inhibit the production of melanin and accelerate the metabolism of surface cells, thereby even out the skin tone, reduce pigmentation, and reduce spots. In addition, retinol also has anti-aging properties. It can promote the production of collagen, effectively reduce wrinkles, and fade fine lines.
- In the field of health and medicine, retinol is involved in many physiological processes. It is very important for maintaining vision. Lack of retinol can cause vision loss and lead to the occurrence of night blindness. In addition, retinol also has the effects of promoting bone growth and development, promoting reproductive health, protecting cardiovascular health, and regulating immunity.
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