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

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 30 1,0080
Carbon C 20 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

H
10,6%
C
83,9%
O
5,6%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

  • ⚠ 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

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
286,46 g/mol
Mật độ
0,9400 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
63,0 °C
Điểm sôi
137,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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

Còn được gọi là

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).