Product Name: VITAMIN A Synonyms: (all-e)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraen;-1-ol;2,4,6,8-Nonatetraen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-, (all-E)-;21 CFR 182,5930;3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclchexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraen-1-ol;6,8-nonatetraen-1-ol,3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-4;Acon;Afaxin CAS: 68-26-8 MF: C20H30O MW: 286.45 EINECS: 200-683-7 Product Categories: Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;Retinoids;Intracellular receptor mp 61-63 °C(lit.)refractive index 1.641 Fp -26 °C storage temp. 2-8°Cform crystallinecolor yellow to orangeMerck 13,10073 Stability: Stable, but light and air sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents. Chemical Properties Yellow-Orange Powder Usage mucolytic Usage vitamin A Usage Occurs preformed only in animals; metabolized from carotenoids, such β-carotene, in the intestinal mucosa. Dietary sources include liver, milk, butter, cheese, eggs and fish liver oils or as carotenoi s from fruits and vegetables. Stored primarily in the liver in esterified form; transported in the blood by retinol binding protein (RBP). Nutritional factor. Usage Atracurium Besilate intermediate.