Synonym(s): Retinol acetate; Vitamin A acetate
Formula: C22H32O2
Formula Weight: 328.49
CAS No.: 127-47-9
General description: Retinyl-acetate (aka Vitamin A) is found in classical media formulations such as M-199; NCTC-109 and William’s Medium E. Vitamin A is a component of serum use to supplement classical media, consequently most serum containing cell culture systems receive some level of vitamin A. The oxidized form of retinol is retinoic acid, which has hormone-like growth factor and differentiation activity for epithelial and related cell types, especially neural cells. Retinoic acid induces embryonic stem cells to differentiate towards neural cells.
Preparation Note: The melting point of this material is approx. 58-á°C. In order to package, it was melted and may exist as a crystalline solid or as a supercooled viscous liquid.
Other Notes: All trans
Storage: −20°C
Beilstein Registry Number: 1915439
EC No.: 204-844-2
Melting Point: 57-58°C
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H13Cl