Retinol

C₂₀H₃₀O

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

Übersicht

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.

Zusammensetzung

Element	Symbol	Atome	Atommasse
Hydrogen	H	30	1,0080
Carbon	C	20	12,0110
Oxygen	O	1	15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Hydrogen ×30

10,6%

Carbon ×20

83,9%

Oxygen ×1

5,6%

Verwendung

• Vision (retinal in photoreceptors)
• Skincare (anti-aging)
• Immune function support
• Cell differentiation

Wissenswertes

✦ Polar bears have such high vitamin A in their livers that eating one can be lethal to humans

Sicherheit

⚠ 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

Eigenschaften

Typ: organic
Zustand: solid
Molmasse: 286,46 g/mol
Dichte: 0,9400 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt: 63,0 °C
Siedepunkt: 137,0 °C
Löslichkeit: insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 286,2297
XLogP: 5,7
TPSA: 20,2 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 5
Heavy Atoms: 21
Complexity: 496,0

Auch bekannt als

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).