RETINOL- ▸ Cosmetic skin conditioning: Retinoid ingredient for facial creams and serums.
- ▸ Nutritional supplements: Vitamin A source for supplement formulations.
- ▸ Food fortification: Vitamin A ingredient for fortified foods.
- ▸ Animal nutrition: Vitamin A ingredient for pet-care and feed products.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Retinol (CAS 68-26-8; C20H30O), vitamin A in its alcohol form and an essential micronutrient. It is supplied for use as a skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetic formulations and as a vitamin A source for nutritional-supplement and food-fortification applications.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 200-683-7
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
- Retinoid & Retinol-Alternative Anti-Aging Actives (Beauty & Personal Care)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is retinol used for?
Retinol (CAS 68-26-8) is supplied as a skin-conditioning ingredient for cosmetic facial creams and serums, and as a vitamin A source for nutritional-supplement, food-fortification, and animal-nutrition applications. It is vitamin A in its alcohol form.
Is vitamin A the same as retinol?
Retinol is vitamin A in its alcohol form (C20H30O, CAS 68-26-8) and is an essential micronutrient. Vitamin A is a broader family that also includes other forms such as retinyl esters and retinaldehyde; retinol is one specific member supplied as a raw material.
What forms and grades of retinol are available?
Retinol is supplied for both cosmetic skin-conditioning use and as a vitamin A source for supplements, food fortification, and animal nutrition. Specify your intended application and required assay when ordering, since handling and stabilization differ between cosmetic and nutritional grades; consult the technical data sheet for the supplied form.
What CAS number and HS code apply to retinol?
It is supplied under CAS 68-26-8 and classified under HS heading 2936.21 (vitamins A and their derivatives). Confirm the final import classification with your customs broker for your destination market.
What is the cost of bulk retinol and what documentation is available?
Pricing depends on grade, form, assay, and market conditions, so RawSource quotes per order rather than publishing a fixed price. Request a bulk RFQ with your target quantity for pack sizes, MOQ, lead time, and a CoA/SDS.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Retinol (Vitamin A)?
Retinol (Vitamin A) (CAS 68-26-8) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 200-683-7).