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Retinyl Palmitate

Used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, miscellaneous. Retinyl Palmitate is the ester of Retinol and palmitic acid.

Allowed with restrictions

EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III/376.

Annex III/376: (a) 0,05 % Retinol Equivalent (RE) / (b) 0,3 % RE

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Retinol palmitate chemical structure, C36H60O2, CAS 79-81-2
Retinol palmitate
CAS 79-81-2C36H60O2
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Retinol palmitate

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is Retinyl Palmitate used for in cosmetics?

Retinyl Palmitate is used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning, miscellaneous. Retinyl Palmitate is the ester of Retinol and palmitic acid.

Is Retinyl Palmitate restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

Retinyl Palmitate is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex III/376 (allowed with restrictions). Annex III/376: (a) 0,05 % Retinol Equivalent (RE) / (b) 0,3 % RE Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.

What is the CAS number of Retinyl Palmitate?

Retinyl Palmitate is listed with CAS number 79-81-2 and EC number 201-228-5.

Where can I buy Retinyl Palmitate?

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