Item name:
Retinol
Description:
Retinol is the fat soluble vitamin retinol. Vitamin A binds to and activates retinoid receptors (RARs), thereby inducing cell differentiation and apoptosis of some cancer cell types and inhibiting carcinogenesis. Vitamin A plays an essential role in many physiologic processes, including proper functioning of the retina, growth and differentiation of target tissues, proper functioning of the reproductive organs, and modulation of immune function.
Group:
Food additives
CAS Number:
68-26-8
Synonyms:
Retinol 10, Retinol 50, Slow Released Retinol, Skincare Additive KS68
Molecular Formula:
C20H30O
Molecular Weight:
286.5 g/mol
Boiling Point:
not applicable
Flash Point:
Not applicable
Melting Point:
61 -63°C
Solubility:
<10 micrograms/liter at 20 °C
Density:
1.1
Hazard Declaration:
H302 ; H317 ; H319 ; H360 ; H413
Caution Statement:
P201, P202, P261, P264, P270, P272, P273, P280, P281, P301+P312, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P308+P313, P321, P330, P333+P313, P337+P313, P363, P405, and P501
Signal World:
Danger