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Retinyl acetate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard, solution of retinyl acetate (vitamin A) in peanut oil

Synonym(s):

Retinyl acetate solution, Vitamin A acetate solution

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H32O2
CAS Number:
127-47-9
Molecular Weight:
328.49
EC Number:
204-844-2
MDL number:
MFCD00019413
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329751504
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

retinyl compounds

form

solution

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

single component solution

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C22H32O2/c1-17(9-7-10-18(2)14-16-24-20(4)23)12-13-21-19(3)11-8-15-22(21,5)6/h7,9-10,12-14H,8,11,15-16H2,1-6H3/b10-7+,13-12+,17-9+,18-14+

InChI key

QGNJRVVDBSJHIZ-QHLGVNSISA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Retinyl acetate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Oil- and Water-Soluble Vitamins Capsules
  • Oil- and Water-Soluble Vitamins Oral Solution
  • Oil- and Water-Soluble Vitamins Tablets
  • Oil- and Water-Soluble Vitamins with Minerals Capsules
  • Oil- and Water-Soluble Vitamins with Minerals Chewable Gels
  • Oil- and Water-Soluble Vitamins with Minerals Oral Solution
  • Oil- and Water-Soluble Vitamins with Minerals Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H360D,H413

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 4 - Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Edward C Bell et al.
Journal of chromatographic science, 52(9), 1065-1070 (2013-10-31)
A rapid, selective and sensitive ultra-performance liquid chromatography method has been developed for the detection and quantification of tocopherols and retinol in human plasma. Alpha-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol and retinol are assayed using fluorescence detection. Excitation/emission wavelengths are 295/330 nm and 325/470
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