Retinyl palmitate

Retinyl palmitate

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IUPACName= [(2"E",4"E",6"E",8"E")-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] hexadecanoate
OtherNames=Retinol palmitate
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CASNo=79-81-2
PubChem=5280531
SMILES=CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC=C(C)C=CC=C(C)C=CC1=C(CCCC1(C)C)C
Section2=Chembox Properties
Formula=C36H60O2
MolarMass=524.86 g/mol
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Retinyl palmitate, or vitamin A palmitate, is a common vitamin supplement, with formula C36H60O2. It is the ester of retinol (vitamin A) and palmitic acid. It is available in both oral and injectable forms for treatment of vitamin A deficiency, under the brand names Aquasol A and Palmitate A.

Retinyl palmitate is an alternate for retinyl acetate in vitamin A supplements, and is available in oily or dry forms. It is a pre-formed version of vitamin A, and can thus be realistically over-dosed, unlike beta-carotene.

It is also commonly added to reduced fat milk.

An alternate spelling, retinol palmitate, which violates the -yl organic chemical naming convention for esters, is also frequently seen.

Retinyl palmitate is also a constituent of some topically-applied skin care products. After its absorption into the skin, retinyl palmitate is converted to retinol, and ultimately to retinoic acid (the active form of vitamin A present in Retin-A).

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