Description

Retinyl Acetate is a vital ester of retinol (Vitamin A) and acetic acid, serving as a highly bioavailable and stable source of Vitamin A activity. This compound is essential for manufacturers requiring a standardized, high-potency ingredient for nutritional and pharmaceutical formulations. It is a critical raw material for producers in the dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and animal feed industries, where precise vitamin fortification is paramount.

Application

• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: A key active ingredient in multivitamin tablets, softgel capsules, and liquid formulations for Vitamin A supplementation.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used in prescription and over-the-counter medications for treating Vitamin A deficiency and in topical preparations for skin health.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into anti-aging creams, serums, and lotions for its role in promoting skin cell regeneration and improving skin texture.
• Animal Feed & Nutrition: An essential vitamin premix for poultry, swine, aquaculture, and pet food to support vision, growth, and immune function.
• Food Fortification: Used to enrich staple foods like margarine, dairy products, and cereals to address public health nutritional gaps.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard and reagent in biochemical research, cell culture studies, and analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Retinyl Acetate
CAS No.	127-47-9
Molecular Formula	C22H32O2
Molecular Weight	328.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Vitamin A Acetate; Retinol Acetate; all-trans-Retinyl Acetate; Acetic Acid Retinol Ester; 3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraen-1-ol Acetate; Axerophthol Acetate; Aquasol A Acetate; Vitamin A1 Acetate
EINECS	204-844-2

Quality Control

Our Retinyl Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with major pharmacopoeial standards, including USP, EP, and FCC, ensuring suitability for human consumption and pharmaceutical use. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, potency, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment extends to full traceability and adherence to GMP, ISO, and REACH guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified for the specific grade. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brownish-yellow crystals or crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% - 102.0% (as Retinyl Acetate)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solvent Residues (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.