Introduction：Basic information about CAS 11103-57-4|Vitamin A, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
| Common Name | Vitamin A |
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| CAS Number | 11103-57-4 | Molecular Weight | 286.452 |
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| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 | Boiling Point | 421.2±14.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
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| Molecular Formula | C20H30O | Melting Point | 62-64ºC |
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| MSDS | / | Flash Point | 147.3±16.4 °C |
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Names
| Name | all-trans-retinol |
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| Synonym | More Synonyms |
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Vitamin A BiologicalActivity
| Description | Vitamin A is important for growth and development, for the maintenance of the immune system and good vision. Vitamin A is needed by the retina of the eye in the form of retinal[1]. |
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| Related Catalog | Research Areas >>OthersSignaling Pathways >>Others >>Others |
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| References | [1]. Wolf G, et al. The discovery of the visual function of vitamin A. J Nutr. 2001 Jun;131(6):1647-50. |
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Chemical & Physical Properties
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
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| Boiling Point | 421.2±14.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
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| Melting Point | 62-64ºC |
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| Molecular Formula | C20H30O |
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| Molecular Weight | 286.452 |
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| Flash Point | 147.3±16.4 °C |
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| Exact Mass | 286.229675 |
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| PSA | 20.23000 |
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| LogP | 6.84 |
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| Vapour Pressure | 0.0±2.3 mmHg at 25°C |
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| Index of Refraction | 1.549 |
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Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
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| HS Code | 3004500000 |
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Customs
Synonyms
| Alphalin |
| Lard-factor |
| Vitamin A1 |
| (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol |
| 3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraen-1-ol |
| Vitamin A (USP) |
| trans-retinol |
| Vitamine A |
| Vitaminum A |
| Retinol |
| VI-a |
| Vitamin A |
| (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-Diméthyl-9-(2,6,6-triméthyl-1-cyclohexén-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatétraén-1-ol |
| TRANS-VITAMIN A ALCOHOL |
| all-trans-retinol |
| (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-diméthyl-9-(2,6,6-triméthylcyclohex-1-én-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tétraén-1-ol |
| (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraen-1-ol |
| Vitamin A1 alcohol, all-trans- |
