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Product Overview
Retinol palmitate (CAS 79-81-2), also known as Vitamin A palmitate, is a fat-soluble vitamin derivative. It appears as yellow oily liquid or yellow crystalline powder with a mild characteristic odor. Featuring high biological activity, excellent stability and fat solubility, it is widely applied in food fortification, health care products, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Produced via advanced esterification and purification technology, this product delivers high purity, low impurities and stable batch quality. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: HPLC ≥98.0% / ≥99.0%, effective content and related impurities are strictly controlled.
- Good Stability: More stable than free retinol, resistant to oxidation under conventional storage conditions.
- Excellent Fat Solubility: Easy to blend with oils, fats and lipid-based formulations.
- High Physiological Activity: Retains complete vitamin A efficacy for nutrition and skin care applications.
- Wide Compatibility: Compatible with most raw materials used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
- Strict Quality Control: Each batch is fully tested; standard COA and inspection reports are available.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Yellow oily liquid or yellow crystalline powder
- Odor: Mild characteristic odor
- Melting Point: 28 – 30 °C
- Boiling Point: 547.3 °C (760 mmHg)
- Density: 0.91 g/cm3 (25 °C)
- Refractive Index: n20/D 1.484
- Flash Point: 277.8 °C
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in vegetable oil, ether, chloroform and organic solvents
- Hygroscopicity: Non-hygroscopic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Stable in sealed, cool and dark environment. Sensitive to strong light, high temperature and air oxidation.
- Acid-Base Character: Neutral substance.
- Reactivity: Prone to oxidation and discoloration when exposed to light and heat; undergoes hydrolysis under strong acidic or alkaline conditions.
- Thermal Stability: Gradually decomposes above 180 °C.
- Incompatibility: Avoid contact with strong oxidants, strong acids and direct sunlight.
Applications
- Food Industry: Nutritional fortifier added to edible oil, dairy products, flour and beverages to supplement vitamin A.
- Health Care Products: Core raw material for nutritional supplements targeting vision protection and immune regulation.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Anti-aging, skin conditioning and wrinkle-reducing additive for creams, lotions and serums.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Raw material for vitamin preparations used to treat vitamin A deficiency symptoms.
- Laboratory Research: Standard reagent for biochemistry, nutrition and pharmaceutical experiments.
Usage Restriction: For industrial synthesis and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions: Store at 2 – 8 °C in a cool, dry and dark warehouse. Keep container tightly sealed and filled with nitrogen to prevent oxidation. Keep away from direct sunlight, heat sources and strong oxidants. Recommended storage temperature: 2 – 8 °C.
Transportation Requirements: Transport as general chemical goods. Avoid violent collision, extrusion and rain soaking. Do not transport together with oxidants, corrosive substances and toxic goods.
Operation Notes: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles and protective mask. Work in a well-ventilated area. Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.
Regulatory Information
This product is a common fat-soluble vitamin additive and pharmaceutical raw material, complying with food, cosmetic and industrial chemical safety standards. Domestic sales and cross-border export shall comply with local supervision regulations. All transactions are limited to qualified food factories, health product manufacturers, cosmetic enterprises and research institutions.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | Retinol palmitate |
| CAS NO. | 79-81-2 |
| IUPAC Name | [(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-enyl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] hexadecanoate |
| Synonyms | Vitamin A palmitate; Retinyl palmitate |
| Molecular Formula | C36H60O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 524.86 |
| EINECS Number | 201-278-4 |
| UN Number | Non-dangerous goods |
| Appearance | Yellow oily liquid or yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | HPLC ≥98.0% / ≥99.0% (customizable) |
| Melting Point | 28 – 30 °C |
| Density | 0.91 g/cm3 (25 °C) |
| Boiling Point | 547.3 °C (760 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 277.8 °C |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.484 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in oil and common organic solvents |
| HS Code | 2936210000 |
| Storage Temperature | 2 – 8 °C, sealed, nitrogen-filled & dark environment |
| Packing Specification | 1kg/aluminum foil bag, 25kg/fiber drum (Inner PE bag) |
| Grade Standard | Food Grade / Cosmetic Grade / Pharma Grade / Research Grade |
| Application Scope | Nutritional fortifier, cosmetic additive, pharmaceutical raw material, laboratory reagent |
| Validity Period | 24 Months under specified storage conditions |
