Vitamin A Palmitate

Name: Vitamin A Palmitate
Brand: Zemixal
SKU: ZX-026690

Reference StandardAvailable on request

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CAS number79-81-2

FormulaC₃₆H₆₀O₂

Molar mass524.9 g/mol

Physical formSolid

HS code38229090

InChIKeyVYGQUTWHTHXGQB-FFHKNEKCSA-N

IUPAC name[(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] hexadecanoate

About Vitamin A Palmitate

Vitamin A Palmitate belongs to the Vitamin A reference-standard family in the Zemixal catalogue. Key data (Reference Standard): CAS 79-81-2, formula C36H60O2 and molar mass 524.9 g/mol. It is handled as a solid.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Safe handling

It carries the GHS signal word Danger (H315, H360, H361 and H413), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation.

Order it in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs or ask for a bulk quotation. You receive a certificate of analysis with characterisation data with each order. Add it to your quote list and our team replies with price, lead time and shipping options within one business day.

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Typical uses

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Applications

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and QC Research Labs and Universities

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of Vitamin A Palmitate
Product name	Vitamin A Palmitate
Catalogue number	ZX-026690
CAS number	79-81-2
IUPAC name	[(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] hexadecanoate
Molecular formula	C₃₆H₆₀O₂
Molar mass	524.9 g/mol
Exact mass	524.4593
Grade	Reference Standard
Physical form	Solid
XLogP3	13.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
Topological polar surface area	26.3 Å²
HS code	38229090
InChIKey	VYGQUTWHTHXGQB-FFHKNEKCSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C1=C(CCCC1(C)C)C
PubChem CID	5280531
Synonyms	Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol palmitate, Retinol, hexadecanoate, all-trans-Retinyl palmitate, Optovit-A, Retinyl hexadecanoate, Vitamin A Solubilized, Retinol, palmitate, all-trans, All-(e)-retinol palmitate, Vitamin a palmitate (solubilized), Retinol Hexadecanoate, Retinol-15-3H

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

Irritant or harmful

Health hazard

Signal word Danger

H315Causes skin irritation
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Precautionary statements P203, P264, P273, P280, P302 + P352, P318, P321, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P405, P501

Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of Vitamin A Palmitate
10 mg	Quoted on request
25 mg	Quoted on request
50 mg	Quoted on request
100 mg	Quoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

Questions about Vitamin A Palmitate

Which CAS number identifies Vitamin A Palmitate?

Vitamin A Palmitate is registered under CAS 79-81-2. You may also see it listed as Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol palmitate, Retinol, hexadecanoate. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-026690.

What are the formula and molar mass of Vitamin A Palmitate?

For Vitamin A Palmitate, its formula is C36H60O2 and its molar mass is 524.9 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is [(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] hexadecanoate. InChIKey VYGQUTWHTHXGQB-FFHKNEKCSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.

How is Vitamin A Palmitate used in pharmaceutical QC?

Vitamin A Palmitate is a characterised reference material linked to Vitamin A. Laboratories use it to identify and quantify this impurity during method development and validation, stability work, batch release testing and regulatory submissions.

What grade and pack sizes are available for Vitamin A Palmitate?

This listing is Reference Standard grade. Standard packs are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.

Which documents come with Vitamin A Palmitate?

Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.

Can Zemixal ship Vitamin A Palmitate to my country?

Yes. Because Vitamin A Palmitate is classed as hazardous, it travels in UN-approved packaging as dangerous goods under IATA or IMDG rules, with the export paperwork your broker needs.

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