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

概要

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.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 30 1.0080
Carbon C 20 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

元素組成

H
Hydrogen ×30
10.6%
C
Carbon ×20
83.9%
O
Oxygen ×1
5.6%

用途

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

豆知識

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

安全性

  • ⚠ 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

特性

タイプ
organic
状態
solid
モル質量
286.46 g/mol
密度
0.9400 g/cm³
融点
63.0 °C
沸点
137.0 °C
溶解度
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

別名

Vitamin A Retinol

関連化合物

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).