Retinol

Name: Retinol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-034656

About Retinol

Retinol (CAS 68-26-8) is a high-purity reference standard of Retinol offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C20H30O, molecular weight 286.5 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol. Common synonyms include Retinol Vitamin A and all-trans-Retinol.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Laboratories use this Retinol standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Retinol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Retinol
Catalogue No.	VQ-034656
CAS Number	68-26-8
IUPAC name	(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₃₀O
Molecular weight	286.5 g/mol
Exact mass	286.2297
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FPIPGXGPPPQFEQ-OVSJKPMPSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)/C=C/C(=C/C=C/C(=C/CO)/C)/C
PubChem CID	445354

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	5.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	Retinol Vitamin A, all-trans-Retinol, Agoncal, trans-retinol, Veroftal, Bentavit A, Homagenets Aoral, Sehkraft A, Testavol S, all-trans-Vitamin A, All-trans retinol, Super A

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P272, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P318, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Retinol?

The CAS Registry Number of Retinol is 68-26-8. It is also known as Retinol Vitamin A, all-trans-Retinol, Agoncal.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Retinol?

Retinol has the molecular formula C20H30O and a molecular weight of 286.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol.

What is Retinol used for?

Retinol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Retinol. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Retinol can I order?

We supply Retinol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Retinol?

Yes. Every lot of Retinol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Retinol be shipped internationally?

Yes. Retinol is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.