Molekula
Vitamin A Palmitate
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · 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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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.
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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