Retinyl palmitate
USP/1602502 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Vitamin A palmitate; all−trans−Retinol palmitate
CAS Number: 79-81-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C36H60O2
Molecular Weight: 524.86
MDL Number: MFCD00019414
Linear Formula: C36H60O2
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | retinyl compounds |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C36H60O2/c1-7-8-9-10-1 |
| InChI key | VYGQUTWHTHXGQB-FFHKNEKCSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | CC1=C(/C=C/C(C)=C/C=C/C(C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Review: Vitamin A metabolism. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets, has been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol | GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H360D - H412 |
| Precautionary statements | P202 - P273 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 381.2 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 194.00 °C |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |


