Retinyl palmitate
Also known as: Retinol palmitate, Vitamin A palmitate, all-trans-Retinyl palmitate, Retinyl hexadecanoate, O-Palmitoylretinol, O-hexadecanoylretinol, Retinol, O-(1-oxohexadecyl)-, all-trans-Retinol palmitate
Retinyl palmitate (CAS 79-81-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C36H60O2 and a molecular weight of 524.860 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 41678ºC, a boiling point of 607.5±24.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 79.7±21.2 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 79-81-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-8777-4
- Molecular Formula
- C36H60O2
- Molecular Weight
- 524.860 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 41678ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 607.5±24.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 79.7±21.2 °C |
| Exact Mass | 524.459351 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 14.83 |
| Appearance | oil |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.508 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Oliveira MB, et al. Topical application of retinyl palmitate-loaded nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems for the treatment of skin aging. Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:632570. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2936210000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Retinyl palmitate?
The CAS number of Retinyl palmitate is 79-81-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Retinyl palmitate?
Retinyl palmitate has molecular formula C36H60O2 and molecular weight 524.860 g/mol.
Is Retinyl palmitate hazardous?
Retinyl palmitate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Retinyl palmitate?
For Retinyl palmitate, Upstream Products: Methyl palmitate, Retinyl acetate, Palmitic acid; Downstream Products: Isotretinoin, Tretinoin.
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