Vitamin A Retinyl Acetate
Vitamin A Acetate
- CAS
- 127-47-9
- EC
- 208-537-4
- Sectors
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Animal Nutrition
Vitamin A Retinyl Acetate (CAS 127-47-9) is the acetate ester of retinol, a vitamin A derivative supplied as a yellow crystalline powder, and is used in dietary supplements for immune support, in cosmetics for skin repair, and in animal feed for vision. Density 1.07 g/cm³, melting point 57-59°C, soluble in fats, insoluble in water; ester of retinol.
Vitamin A Retinyl Acetate ships from SoleChem stock in Cosmetic Grade and Feed Grade, packed in 25kg bags with foil liners. The two grades cover supplement, cosmetic and feed manufacturing requirements.
SoleChem supplies this vitamin A derivative to nutraceutical, personal care and animal nutrition customers, and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018 and GMP+ FSA certifications for those product groups. Deliveries reach more than 40 countries, and a certificate of analysis (COA) and safety data sheet (SDS) accompany every delivery. Share your required grade and volume to request a bulk quote.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C22H32O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 328.49 g/mol |
| Appearance | Crystalline |
| Form | solid or viscous liquid |
| Color | Yellow powder |
| Odor | Amine like |
| Melting point | 57-58 °C |
| Water solubility | soluble |
| Flash point | 14°C |
| GHS signal word | Danger · Irritant / harmful, Health hazard |
| HS code | 29362100 |
| Grades available | Cosmetic Grade, Feed Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Applications by Industry
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Vitamin A Retinyl Acetate serves supplement formulators as an immune-support ingredient and is used in food fortification of oils.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
Vitamin A Retinyl Acetate is used by cosmetic formulators in skin repair applications and is supplied in Cosmetic Grade.
- Animal Nutrition
Vitamin A Retinyl Acetate supports animal feed applications for vision and is supplied in Feed Grade for feed producers.
Vitamin A Retinyl Acetate
Applications
Used in supplements for immune support; food fortification in oils; cosmetics for skin repair; pharmaceuticals for acne; animal feed for vision.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity, but overdose causes toxicity; irritates eyes/skin. Light-sensitive; avoid oxidizers. Use PPE; ventilate.
Packaging
In 25kg bags with foil liners; store in cool, dry areas per Chemos SDS.