11103-57-4

Basic information

• Product Name: Vitamin A
• Synonyms: ROIDEX;Vitamin A Retinol;3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol;Aquasol A;Vitamin A;Water-soluble vitamin A
• CAS NO: 11103-57-4
• Molecular Formula: C20H30O
• Molecular Weight: 286.46
• EINECS: 234-328-2
• Product Categories: Nutritional Supplements
• Mol File: 11103-57-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 62-64
• Boiling Point: 421.2 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 147.3 °C
• Appearance: Yellow crystals or orange solid
• Density: 0.954 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 7.35E-09mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.549
• Storage Temp.: -20°C
• Solubility: All retinol esters are practically insoluble in water, soluble or partly soluble in anhydrous ethanol and miscible with organic solvents. Vitamin A and its esters are very sensitive to the action of air, oxidising agents, acids, light and heat. Carry out the assay and all tests as rapidly as possible, avoiding exposure to actinic light and air, oxidising agents, oxidation catalysts (e.g. copper , iron), acids and heat; use freshly prepared solutions.
• CAS DataBase Reference: Vitamin A(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Vitamin A(11103-57-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Vitamin A(11103-57-4)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: T
• Statements: 61
• Safety Statements: 53-45
• Hazardous Substances Data: 11103-57-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical Description

Vitamin A is a yellow, viscous compound with a boiling point of 125-135°C.

InChI:InChI=1/C20H30O/c1-16(8-6-9-17(2)13-15-21)11-12-19-18(3)10-7-14-20(19,4)5/h6,8-9,11-13,21H,7,10,14-15H2,1-5H3/b9-6u,12-11+,16-8+,17-13u

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