Vitamin A Retinyl Propionate
Vitamin A Propionate, Retinol Propionate
- CAS
- 7069-42-3
- EC
- 230-363-2
- Sectors
- Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharma & Healthcare, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Vitamin A Retinyl Propionate (CAS 7069-42-3) is a retinol ester supplied as a pale yellow to yellow oil that is more stable than retinol, and it is used in cosmetics for skin health, in supplements as a vitamin A form, and in pharmaceutical applications for eye care. It is an oily liquid, soluble in fats, used as vitamin A form; more stable than retinol.
Vitamin A Retinyl Propionate ships from SoleChem stock in Cosmetic Grade, packaged in 1 kg or 5 kg amber containers designed to block light.
SoleChem supplies this vitamin A ester to personal care, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical customers, and holds ISO 9001:2015 as well as ISO 22000:2018 certification for food and nutraceutical products. A certificate of analysis (COA) and safety data sheet (SDS) accompany every delivery, and SoleChem's logistics cover deliveries to more than 40 countries. Buyers can request a bulk quote for the container size and quantity their production schedule requires.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C23H34O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 342.51 g/mol |
| Form | Oil |
| Color | Pale Yellow to Yellow |
| Flash point | 128 °C |
| Grades available | Cosmetic 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
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
Vitamin A Retinyl Propionate serves personal care formulators as a vitamin A ester used in cosmetics for skin health, and SoleChem supplies it in Cosmetic Grade.
- Pharma & Healthcare
Vitamin A Retinyl Propionate is used in pharmaceutical applications for eye care, giving healthcare manufacturers a retinol ester form for their formulations.
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Vitamin A Retinyl Propionate supports supplement manufacturers as a vitamin A form used in supplements, and its greater stability compared with retinol suits nutraceutical formulation.
Vitamin A Retinyl Propionate
Applications
Used in cosmetics for skin health; in supplements for vitamin A; in food fortification; in pharmaceuticals for eye; in feed for animals; in dermatology formulations.
Safety & Risks
Reproductive toxic; irritant to eyes and skin. Avoid ingestion; stable but light-sensitive. Use PPE; monitor for teratogenic effects in high doses.
Packaging
Packaged in 1kg or 5kg amber containers to block light; store in cool are.