VITAMIN A

Product Name: VITAMIN A

Synonyms: (all-e)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraen;-1-ol;2,4,6,8-Nonatetraen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-, (all-E)-;21 CFR 182,5930;3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclchexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraen-1-ol;6,8-nonatetraen-1-ol,3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-4;Acon;Afaxin

CAS: 68-26-8

MF: C20H30O

MW: 286.45

EINECS: 200-683-7

Product Categories: Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;Retinoids;Intracellular receptor

mp 61-63 °C(lit.)

refractive index 1.641

Fp -26 °C

storage temp. 2-8°C

form crystalline

color yellow to orange

Merck 13,10073 Stability: Stable, but light and air sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Properties Yellow-Orange Powder

Usage mucolytic

Usage vitamin A

Usage Occurs preformed only in animals; metabolized from carotenoids, such β-carotene, in the intestinal mucosa. Dietary sources include liver, milk, butter, cheese, eggs and fish liver oils or as carotenoi s from fruits and vegetables. Stored primarily in the liver in esterified form; transported in the blood by retinol binding protein (RBP). Nutritional factor.

Usage Atracurium Besilate intermediate.