Retinal
chemical compound
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Retinal (also known as Retinaldehyde) is a hydrocarbon belonging to the aldehyde group. It is commonly used as a skincare product.
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Retinal
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Systematic IUPAC name
(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenal | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.760 |
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C20H28O | |
Molar mass | 284.44 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Orange crystals from petroleum ether[1] |
Melting point | 61 to 64 °C (142 to 147 °F; 334 to 337 K)[1] |
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Solubility in fat | Soluble |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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