Vitamin A Palmitate
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
79-81-2
EC
201-228-5
Food Code
Vitamin A palmitate is a yellow oily liquid or powder with formula C36H60O2 and molecular weight 524.86 g/mol. Density 0.95 g/cm³, melting point 28-29°C, soluble in fats, insoluble in water; ester of retinol.
Vitamin A Palmitate
Used in supplements for vision health; food fortification in margarine; cosmetics for anti-aging; pharmaceuticals for skin disorders; animal feed for growth.
Low toxicity in moderate doses; high doses cause hypervitaminosis A. Irritates eyes/skin; light-sensitive. Use PPE; avoid oxidizers.
In 25kg drums with nitrogen purge; store in dark, cool places per Fisher Scientific SDS.
