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Retinaldehyde

RAL
CAS 116-31-4 · MF C20H28O · MW 284.4 g/mol

A potent retinoid that accelerates skin renewal, boosts collagen production, and reduces wrinkles while being gentler than retinoic acid. Commonly used in

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CAS Number
116-31-4
Molecular Formula
C20H28O
Molecular Weight
284.4 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
63 u00b0C
GHS / SDS Safety Danger
Irritant Health Hazard
  • H360 (72.1%): May damage fertility or the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
  • H315 (29.3%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H413 (72.1%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
  • H302 (28.6%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number116-31-4
IUPAC Name(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenal
InChI KeyNCYCYZXNIZJOKI-OVSJKPMPSA-N
PubChem CID 638015
INCI NameRETINAL
Synonyms & Trade Names
all-trans-Retinal retinal trans-Retinal retinaldehyde vitamin A aldehyde retinene axerophthal all-E-Retinal E-Retinal Retinene 1 all-trans-Retinaldehyde Vitamin A1 aldehyde all-trans-Vitamin A aldehyde all-trans-Retinene Retinyl aldehyde
Full Description

A potent retinoid that accelerates skin renewal, boosts collagen production, and reduces wrinkles while being gentler than retinoic acid. Commonly used in