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

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 30 1,0080
Carbono C 20 12,0110
Oxígeno O 1 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×30
10,6%
C
Carbono ×20
83,9%
O
Oxígeno ×1
5,6%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Toxic in excess (hypervitaminosis A)
  • ⚠ Teratogenic (causes birth defects)
  • ⚠ Not for use during pregnancy in high doses

Estructura

SMILES

CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CCO)C)C

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
286,46 g/mol
Densidad
0,9400 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
63,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
137,0 °C
Solubilidad
insoluble

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
286,2297
XLogP
5,7
TPSA
20,2 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
1
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
1
Enlaces rotables
5
Átomos pesados
21
Complejidad
496,0

También conocido como

Vitamin A Retinol

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2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehído

CH₃CHO

Acetamida

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Acetato de butilo

C₆H₁₂O₂

Acetato de etilo

C₄H₈O₂

Acetato de vinilo

C₄H₆O₂

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 Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O).