Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)
CAS Number: 79-81-2
Retinyl Palmitate is a mild ester form of Vitamin A that provides anti-aging and skin cell renewal benefits with reduced irritation compared to pure retinol. It is converted to retinoic acid in the skin, stimulating collagen synthesis, accelerating cell turnover, and improving skin texture. Widely used in anti-aging serums, night creams, and eye creams for sensitive skin.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Yellow to orange oily liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥95 |
| acid value (mg KOH/g) | ≤1.0 |
| vitamin A activity (IU/g) | ≥1,700,000 |
Applications
- Anti-aging night creams and serums
- Eye creams for sensitive skin
- Skin renewal facial products
- Body lotions with anti-aging claims
- Baby skin care (low concentration)
Key Features
- Milder irritation profile than retinol
- Effective cell turnover stimulation
- Improves skin texture and fine lines
- Lipid-soluble for easy formulation in oils