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Description
A vitamin A analog that inhibits cell proliferation and induces cell differentiation. Effective in lung cancer chemoprevention.
Comes as a water-dispersable solid in a gelatin base. Has > 1% BHA,BHT, & alpha-Tocopherol added as preservatives.
Specifications
Cas No.
79-81-2
Product ID
R1879
Product Name
Retinyl palmitate
Synonym
Vitamin A palmitate; Retinyl hexadecanoate; Aquasol A
Formula Wt.
524.86
Melting Point
28oC
Boiling Point
184oC
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Store Temp
+4oC
References
Pastorino, U., Soresi, E., Clerici, M., et al. Acta Oncol. 27:773-782 (1988).