Synonyms: Axerophthol; Vitamin A; Vitamin A alcohol; Vitamin A1; all-trans-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraen-1-ol
CAS Number: 68-26-8
Formula: C20H30O
Formula Weight: 286.45
Linear Formula: C20H30O
MDL No.: MFCD00001552
Purity: >=97.5% (HPLC)
Melting Point: 56-61 C; 61-63 C (lit.)
Storage: -20C
Beilstein Registry Number: 403040
EC Number: 200-683-7
UNSPSC Code: 12352200
Biochem/physiol Actions: Retinal, retinol and retinoic acid are the aldehyde, alcohol and acid forms of vitamin A. The retinoids exist as many geometric isomers due to the unsaturated bonds in the aliphatic chain.Retinol is biological active in a wide range of processes.
Unit Definition: 1 U corresponds to 1 international U acc. to Ph Eur II, 217 (1983)
RTECS: VH6750000
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany: 3
R Codes: 22-38
IOD Codes: Xn
Symbol: GHS07, GHS08
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H317-H319-H360-H413
Precautionary statements: P201-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P308 + P313