Chemical namesRetinyl palmitate, all-trans retinal palmitic acid ester

CAS No. 79-81-2EINECS No. 201-22-85

DescriptionFree-flowing light yellow powder consisting of fine spherical particles.

CompositionThe spherical particles contain vitamin A palmitate in droplets of 1-2??m embedded in a matrix of gum arabic and sucrose and coated with starch. The product contains DL-??-tocopherol(E 307,usp/fcc). as an antioxidant.

SolubilityThe product can be dispersible in cold water to form a milky emulsion.

SpecificationAssay: min. 250,000I.U.vitamin A(=75,000RE)per gramAbsorbance Ratios: Comply with Ph.Eur. and USPLoss on drying: max.5%(4 hours at 105??)

MonographsThe vitamin complies with the current Ph.Eu r., USP, FCC monographs.

Particle-size distribution 100% smaller than 425??m(40 mesh USP)min. 90% smaller than 250??m(60 mesh USP)max. 15% smaller than 150??m(100 mesh USP)

Bulk densityApprox.0.6g/ml

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