Retinyl acetate

Retinyl acetate is a natural form of vitamin A, a group of unsaturated nutritional organic compounds that includes retinol, retinal, retinoic acid, as well as several provitamin A carotenoids and beta-carotene. Vitamin A has multiple functions: it is important for growth and development, for the maintenance of the immune system and good vision. Vitamin A is needed by the retina of the eye in the form of retinal, which combines with protein opsin to form rhodopsin, the light-absorbing molecule necessary for both low-light (scotopic vision) and color vision. It also functions as retinoic acid (an irreversibly oxidized form of retinol), which is an important hormone-like growth factor for epithelial and other cells. It can absorb through the skin, resist keratinization, stimulate the growth of collagen and elastin, and increase the thickness of the epidermis and dermis. It enhances skin elasticity, effectively eliminates wrinkles, promotes skin renewal, and maintains skin vitality. It is used in eye cream, moisturizer, repair cream, shampoo, conditioner, etc.

• Supplier: BOC Sciences
• Product #: B1370-464906
• Cas: 127-47-9
• Molecular Weight: 328.50
• Molecular Formula: C22H32O2
• Canonical SMILES: CC1=C(C(CCC1)(C)C)C=CC(=CC=CC(=CCOC(=O)C)C)C