Description

Perhydroretinol is a fully hydrogenated derivative of retinol (vitamin A), representing a saturated hydrocarbon form of the vitamin. This compound is of significant interest in advanced research and specialty synthesis due to its unique structural properties as a non-polar, saturated analog of a critical biological molecule. It serves as a valuable intermediate and reference standard for pharmaceutical R&D, nutraceutical studies, and high-purity chemical synthesis targeting the vitamin A pathway.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Used in the synthesis and study of novel retinoid analogs and prodrugs for therapeutic development.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a critical analytical standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) for quantifying retinol and its derivatives in complex matrices.
• Nutraceutical & Cosmetic Research: Investigated for its stability and properties in advanced formulation studies for skin health and dietary supplements.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a saturated, lipophilic core structure for synthesizing specialized compounds in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.
• Biochemical Studies: Utilized in metabolic pathway research to understand the function and processing of vitamin A-related compounds.
• Material Science Research: Explored for potential applications in creating specialized polymers or coatings with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perhydroretinol
CAS No.	96304-50-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₂
Molecular Weight	282.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Fully Hydrogenated Retinol; Hexahydroretinol (common misnomer for fully saturated form); all-trans-Perhydroretinol; 3,7-Dimethyl-1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexyl)octane; Vitamin A Hydrocarbon; Dodecahydroretinol; Retinane; all-trans-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraene (fully hydrogenated form)
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Quality Control

Our Perhydroretinol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure high chemical purity and identity, suitable for research and development purposes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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