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 Number | 116-31-4 |
| IUPAC Name | (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenal |
| InChI Key | NCYCYZXNIZJOKI-OVSJKPMPSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 638015 |
| INCI Name | RETINAL |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
A potent retinoid that accelerates skin renewal, boosts collagen production, and reduces wrinkles while being gentler than retinoic acid. Commonly used in