Vitamin A Palmitate Oil
CAS: [79-81-2]
M. Wt: 524.86
M. Fm: C36H60O2
Description:
Light yellowish crystal or oily solution. It could be dissolved in ethanol, easily dissolved in ether, chloroform, acetone and esters, its melting point is 26°C ~ 29°C.
Main Specifications:
| Product name | Vitamin A palmitate |
| Common chemical name | Retinol Palmitate |
| Molecular formula | C36H60O2 |
| Molecular weight | 524.86 |
| Appearance | Light yellowish crystal or oily solution |
| Assay | ≥ 1.7 million I.U./g |
| Identification | Positive |
| Absorbance ratios | Conform to USP |
| Acid value | ≤ 2.0 |
| Peroxides | Conform to EP |
Packaging:
It is packed in 10 kg carton (2 x 5 kg aluminum cans). The product is filled under nitrogen.
Stability:
The product can be stored for up to 6 months in the unopened original containers at temperature of up to 20°C.
Storage:
As vitamin A palmitate is sensitive to atmospheric oxygen, light and heat. It should be store in the unopened original container in a cool place, it is recommended to flush opened containers with an inert gas and to use up their contents as quickly as possible.
Notice: 1 I.U. = 1USPU = 0.300 μ g vitamin A alcohol = 0.550 μ g vitamin A palmitate