RETINYL PALMITATE- ▸ Food & feed fortification: Vitamin A source for fortified products
- ▸ Dietary supplements: Vitamin A ingredient for supplements
- ▸ Cosmetics: Skin-conditioning agent in personal care
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 →Vitamin A palmitate (CAS 79-81-2), or retinyl palmitate, is the palmitic-acid ester of retinol and a stable, fat-soluble form of vitamin A. It is used as a vitamin A source for fortifying foods, feed, and dietary supplements, and as a skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is vitamin A palmitate used for?
Vitamin A palmitate (retinyl palmitate, CAS 79-81-2) is a stable, fat-soluble form of vitamin A used as a vitamin A source for fortifying foods, animal feed, and dietary supplements, and as a skin-conditioning ingredient in cosmetic formulations. We supply it as a bulk specialty ingredient.
Why is vitamin A palmitate added to food?
It is added as a vitamin A fortificant. As the palmitic-acid ester of retinol, it is a more oxidatively stable carrier of vitamin A than free retinol, which makes it suitable for fortifying foods, feed premixes, and supplements.
Is vitamin A palmitate natural or synthetic?
Vitamin A palmitate is the palmitic-acid ester of retinol and is commercially produced as a defined, stabilized form of vitamin A. Source and grade (food, feed, or cosmetic) are confirmed on the Certificate of Analysis; request the CoA for your application.
Is vitamin A palmitate an ester?
Yes. It is the palmitic-acid ester of retinol (formula C36H60O2), which is why it is classified among esters and is more stable than free retinol.
How is bulk vitamin A palmitate packaged and what grades are available?
It ships under HS 2936.21 (vitamins A and derivatives) in bulk packaging suited to food, feed, and cosmetic use, often as an oil dilution or stabilized form. Available grades, potency (IU/g), and pricing are quoted per order; submit a bulk RFQ and request the CoA and SDS.