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

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 30 1.0080
Carbon C 20 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

원소 구성

H
10.6%
C
83.9%
O
5.6%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

  • ⚠ 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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
286.46 g/mol
밀도
0.9400 g/cm³
녹는점
63.0 °C
끓는점
137.0 °C
용해도
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

다른 이름

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).