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C23H34O2
342.5 g/mol
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Retinyl propionate

CAS7069-42-3EC230-363-2
Category
cosmetic_ingredient
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
cosmetic ingredient for personal care

Retinyl propionate is a chemical compound used as a cosmetic ingredient for personal care. It is a derivative of retinol, characterized by an ester functional group that contributes to its lipophilic properties.

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Safety Reference

Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

[(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] propanoate

InChIKey

SFRPDSKECHTFQA-ONOWFSFQSA-N

SMILES

CCC(=O)OC/C=C(\C)/C=C/C=C(\C)/C=C/C1=C(CCCC1(C)C)C

Synonyms (19)
  • ALL-(E)-RETINOL PROPIONATE
  • O~15~-Propanoylretinol
  • Propionic acid, retinol ester
  • RETINOL, 15-PROPANOATE
  • Retinol propionate
  • Retinol, propanoate
  • Retinyl propionate
  • Vitamin A propionate