Product Information
Name:9-cis-Retinyl palmitate
Synonyms:
- (9-cis)-Retinol Hexadecanoate
Brand:Biosynth
Description:9-cis-Retinyl palmitate is composed of a fatty acid, retinol (vitamin A), and a palmitate ester. It is used in the treatment of vitamin A deficiency, such as in congenital amaurosis and other cases where retinol cannot be converted to retinaldehyde or retinoic acid. 9-cis-Retinyl palmitate is also used to treat dry eyes in animals and humans. The compound has been shown to have a pharmacological effect on animals, with the ability to reduce chloride secretion in the eye and regulate tear production. 9-cis-Retinyl palmitate is not metabolized by the liver and may therefore be safer than other forms of vitamin A for people with liver disease. The pharmacologic effects of 9-cis-retinyl palmitate are due to its ability to bind with nuclear receptors that regulate gene expression. This binding causes changes in the transcription rate of
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:524.86 g/mol
Formula:C36H60O2
Purity:Min. 95%
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