Compound Q&A
What is Retinol, hexadecanoate (CAS: 79-81-2)?
Answer
Retinol, hexadecanoate is a chemical compound with the CAS number 79-81-2. It is an ester formed by retinol (vitamin A) and hexadecanoic acid. This compound is commonly used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications due to its ability to interact with the skin and provide therapeutic benefits. It has a molecular formula of C24H44O2 and is typically a pale yellow solid at room temperature.
About
CAS No
79-81-2
English Name
Retinol, hexadecanoate
Molecular Formula
C36H60O2
Molecular Weight
524.8604 g/mol
SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC/C=C(/C=C/C=C(/C=C/C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C)\C)\C
InChIKey
VYGQUTWHTHXGQB-FFHKNEKCSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
