Vitamin A Palmitate
Vitamin A Palmitate (retinyl palmitate, CAS 79-81-2), 1.0–1.7 million IU/g oil and stabilized powders, supplied wholesale by Zyntex. For food fortification, nutritional products, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. CoA and SDS.
Description
Vitamin A Palmitate Product Overview
Vitamin A palmitate (C36H60O2) is the ester of retinol with palmitic acid. The oil form is a yellow to amber viscous liquid with a potency of about 1.0–1.7 million IU per gram, and it usually contains antioxidants such as tocopherol or BHT, because vitamin A is sensitive to light, oxygen and heat.
Food producers use it to fortify milk, margarine, edible oils and flour, especially in national programs against vitamin A deficiency. Producers of nutritional products also use it in softgels and drops, while pharmaceutical companies use it in oral and topical medicines. Similarly, cosmetic formulators add retinyl palmitate to creams and lotions.
Furthermore, for powder applications, stabilized 250 CWS or 500 dry powder forms are available. Related vitamins in our range also include Vitamin A (acetate and other forms), DL-alpha-Tocopherol and Beta Carotene.
Key Applications of Vitamin A Palmitate
Typical uses include, for example:
🥛 Food Fortification
Fortification of milk, margarine as well as oils.
🥤 Nutritional Products
Ingredient for softgels as well as drops.
💊 Pharmaceuticals
API for oral as well as topical products.
🧴 Cosmetics
Retinyl palmitate in creams as well as lotions.
Vitamin A Palmitate Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Vitamin A Palmitate (Retinyl Palmitate) |
| CAS Number | 79-81-2 |
| Potency (IU/g) | 1.0 – 1.7 Million IU/g (oil); powders per grade |
| Physical State | Yellow to Amber Viscous Liquid / Oil |
| Stabilization | Tocopherol or BHT (per grade) |
| Documents | CoA as well as SDS with every lot |
⚠️ Safety & Handling: May damage the unborn child at high exposure and may cause skin irritation. Avoid contact and inhalation, and also wear gloves and eye protection. Store in full, tightly closed containers under nitrogen in a cool, dark place, because light and oxygen degrade vitamin A. Always consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), because it contains the full classification and handling instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between vitamin A palmitate and acetate?
Both are stable esters of retinol; palmitate remains preferred in oils and food fortification, whereas acetate is common in feed and dry powders.
Which potencies do you supply?
Oils with 1.0–1.7 million IU/g as well as stabilized powders such as 250 CWS are available.
How can I get a price and documents?
Prices depend on quantity, packaging and destination, so please contact us with your required volume. We then send a quotation together with the CoA and SDS.
