Molekula
Vitamin A Palmitate
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 1999 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Vitamin A Palmitate is a fat-soluble ester of vitamin A (retinol) used primarily in dietary supplements, animal feed, and fortified foods to prevent vitamin A deficiency and support vision, immunity, and skin health. It is also employed in pharmaceutical formulations for its bioavailable properties. Cosmetic manufacturers also use it as a vitamin A ingredient and antioxidant in creams, lotions and other personal-care formulations. This chemical has a CAS number of 79-81-2, molecular formula C36H60O2, and a molecular weight of 524.86 g/mol. Store it under ambient conditions. The product carries a Danger signal word due to potential toxicity if mishandled. Molekula supplies Vitamin A Palmitate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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These pack sizes aren't a limit. Molekula manufactures, sources and repacks to order — if you need 500 kg and only see 1 kg listed, . We quote from grams to multi-tonne.
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1 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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5 g — £88.50 per pack ex VAT · £106.20 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow crystal or liquid |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.001% |
| Storage Temperature | 20°C |
| Assay | ≥500000IU/g |
| Activity | 1700000IU/g grade |
| Peroxide value | ≤ 1.00ml of 0.01mol/L Na2S2O3 |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤0.0003% |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | ≤2.0 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 194 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 28.5 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 5280531 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 14272110 |
| 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 |
| EC Number | 201-228-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C36H60O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 524.86 |
| Exact Mass | 524.4593 |
| SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C1=C(CCCC1(C)C)C |
| InChIKey | VYGQUTWHTHXGQB-FFHKNEKCSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C36H60O2/c1-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-25-35(37)38-30-28-32(3)23-20-22-31(2)26-27-34-33(4)24-21-29-36(34,5)6/h20,22-23,26-28H,7-19,21,24-25,29-30H2,1-6H3/b23-20+,27-26+,31-22+,32-28+ |
| PubChem CID | 5280531 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2936.21.0000 |
| Tariff Code | 2936210000 |
Safety & GHS
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H360D May harm the unborn child
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P405 Store locked up
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Dutch.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- All-(e)-retinol palmitate
- all-trans-Retinyl palmitate
- Arovit
- Optovit-A
- Retinol palmitate
- Retinol, hexadecanoate
- Retinol, palmitate, all-trans
- Retinyl hexadecanoate
- retinyl palmitate
- Vitamin A Solubilized
Frequently asked questions
What is Vitamin A Palmitate commonly used for?
Vitamin A Palmitate is primarily used as a dietary supplement, in animal feed, and as a fortificant in foods like margarine, milk, and cereals to prevent vitamin A deficiency.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Vitamin A Palmitate?
The chemical formula is C₃₆H₆₀O₂, and the molecular weight is 524.86 g/mol.
How should Vitamin A Palmitate be stored?
Store at ambient temperature in a dry place, protected from light and moisture to maintain stability.
What grades or purity levels of Vitamin A Palmitate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies pharmaceutical-grade and food-grade Vitamin A Palmitate, meeting USP/EP/NF standards for purity and safety.
Can Molekula supply Vitamin A Palmitate in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk packaging options (e.g., 5 kg, 25 kg, and larger drums) for industrial, nutritional, and pharmaceutical applications.
What documentation is provided with an order of Vitamin A Palmitate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability and compliance.
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