Retinol
C₂₀H₃₀OCite "Retinol"
Retinol. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/retinol/
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IUPAC: (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol
CAS: 68-26-8
Overview
Retinol (vitamin A) is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immune function, and cell growth. It is the immediate precursor to retinal, which is critical for rod and cone photoreceptors in the eye. Deficiency causes night blindness and is a leading cause of preventable childhood blindness.
Composition
Uses
- • Vision (retinal in photoreceptors)
- • Skincare (anti-aging)
- • Immune function support
- • Cell differentiation
Fun Facts
- ✦ Polar bears have such high vitamin A in their livers that eating one can be lethal to humans
Safety
- ⚠ Toxic in excess (hypervitaminosis A)
- ⚠ Teratogenic (causes birth defects)
- ⚠ Not for use during pregnancy in high doses
Structure
SMILES
CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CCO)C)C
Properties
- Type
- organic
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 286.46 g/mol
- Density
- 0.9400 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 63.0 °C
- Boiling Point
- 137.0 °C
- Solubility
- insoluble
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 286.2297
- XLogP
- 5.7
- TPSA
- 20.2 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 1
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 1
- Rotatable Bonds
- 5
- Heavy Atoms
- 21
- Complexity
- 496.0
Also Known As
Vitamin A
Retinol
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Retinol?
Retinol (C₂₀H₃₀O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol.
What is the molecular weight of Retinol?
Retinol has a molar mass of 286.459 g/mol.
What state is Retinol at room temperature?
Retinol is a solid at room temperature.
Is Retinol organic or inorganic?
Retinol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Retinol?
Retinol (C₂₀H₃₀O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).