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Product Name: Retinal
Synonyms: Retinaldehyde, Vitamin A aldehyde
CAS Number: 116-31-4
Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₂₈O
Product Category: Vitamin Raw Materials / Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Intermediates
Retinal (CAS 116-31-4) is an important member of the vitamin A family and a natural vitamin A derivative with high physiological activity in biological systems. Retinal is a crucial component of rhodopsin and plays a key role in visual signal transduction. It is also an important intermediate in the synthesis of various retinoic acid and retinol derivatives.
In industrial applications, Retinal is widely used in pharmaceutical research and development, as an active ingredient in cosmetics, as a nutritional supplement, and in life science research. Due to its structural stability and high bioavailability, retinal is considered a highly effective active form intermediate between retinol and retinoic acid.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Retinal |
| Other Name | Retinaldehyde |
| CAS Number | 116-31-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C20H28O |
| Molecular Weight | 284.44 g/mol |
| Appearance | Yellow to orange crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents |
| Purity | ≥98% (customizable) |
| Storage Condition | Protect from light |
1. Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
Vitamin A metabolism research
Ophthalmology and vision-related research
Pharmaceutical intermediates
2. Cosmetics and Personal Care
Functional skincare ingredients
Anti-aging and skin renewal products
High-end skincare formulation actives
3. Nutrition and Health
Nutritional supplement research
Vitamin fortification systems
4. Scientific Research and Custom Synthesis
Biochemical reagents
Raw materials for the synthesis of special derivatives
✔ High biological activity and excellent conversion efficiency
✔ Intermediate between retinol and retinoic acid, with relatively low irritation
✔ High purity control and consistent batch quality
✔ Suitable for both pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications
✔ Customizable purity and specifications
🔹 Focused on the supply of vitamins and fine chemicals
🔹 Strict quality control system
🔹 Providing COA / MSDS / technical data
🔹 Supporting small-scale trials, scale-up, and long-term supply
🔹 Mature international logistics experience
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Aluminum foil bag / fiber drum |
| Storage | Cool, dry, dark place |
| Transportation | Light-protected shipment |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
Q1: What is retinal mainly used for?
A: Retinal is widely used in pharmaceutical research, cosmetic formulations and vitamin A related studies.
Q2: Is retinal suitable for cosmetic formulations?
A: Yes, retinaldehyde is commonly used in advanced skincare products due to its high efficacy.
Q3: Is this product light-sensitive?
A: Yes, retinal should be stored and transported protected from light.
Q4: What purity levels are available?
A: Standard purity is ≥98%, customized specifications are available upon request.
Q5: Do you provide regulatory documents?
A: Yes, COA, MSDS and technical documents are available.
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