Vitamin A Palmitate

Name: Vitamin A Palmitate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-027782

About Vitamin A Palmitate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Vitamin A Palmitate, a high-purity reference standard of Vitamin A registered under CAS number 79-81-2. Its molecular formula is C36H60O2 and its molecular weight is 524.9 g/mol. Its 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. Alternative names: Retinyl Palmitate and Retinol palmitate.

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. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Laboratories use this Vitamin A 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.

We offer Vitamin A Palmitate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Vitamin A Palmitate
Catalogue No.	VQ-027782
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
Molecular weight	524.9 g/mol
Exact mass	524.4593
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN 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

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	13.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
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

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

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 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 Vitamin A Palmitate?

The CAS Registry Number of Vitamin A Palmitate is 79-81-2. It is also known as Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol palmitate, Retinol, hexadecanoate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Vitamin A Palmitate?

Vitamin A Palmitate has the molecular formula C36H60O2 and a molecular weight of 524.9 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-tetraenyl] hexadecanoate.

What is Vitamin A Palmitate used for?

Vitamin A Palmitate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Vitamin A. 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 Vitamin A Palmitate can I order?

We supply Vitamin A Palmitate 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 Vitamin A Palmitate?

Yes. Every lot of Vitamin A Palmitate 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 Vitamin A Palmitate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Vitamin A Palmitate 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.