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Retinyl propionate

CAS No.
7069-42-3
Chemical Name:
Retinyl propionate
Synonyms
VITAMIN A PROPIONATE;Retinol propionate;Einecs 230-363-2;Retinylpropionat;RETINYL PROPIOTE;Retinol,propanoate;RETINYL PROPIONATE;15-Retinol Propanoate;Vitamin A Impurity 37;Retinol, 15-propanoate
CBNumber:
CB3188398
Molecular Formula:
C23H34O2
Molecular Weight:
342.51
MDL Number:
MFCD00129785
MOL File:
7069-42-3.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
TDS File:
TDS
Last updated:2026-05-28 01:04:01

Retinyl propionate Properties

Boiling point 453.7±14.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 0.963±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
vapor pressure 0-0Pa at 20-96.2℃
Flash point 128 °C
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
form Oil
color Pale Yellow to Yellow
biological source synthetic
BRN 2475675
Specific Activity ~2500U/mg
Stability Light Sensitive
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions SKIN CONDITIONING
InChI 1S/C23H34O2/c1-7-22(24)25-17-15-19(3)11-8-10-18(2)13-14-21-20(4)12-9-16-23(21,5)6/h8,10-11,13-15H,7,9,12,16-17H2,1-6H3/b11-8+,14-13+,18-10+,19-15+
InChIKey SFRPDSKECHTFQA-ONOWFSFQSA-N
SMILES CCC(=O)OC\C=C(C)\C=C\C=C(C)\C=C\C1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C
LogP 9.12 at 25℃
EWG's Food Scores 6-9
FDA UNII 32JK994WMC
UNSPSC Code 41116107
NACRES NA.79

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  Health Hazard (GHS08)
GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H360-H413
Precautionary statements  P201-P273-P308+P313
PPE Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes  Xn,T
Risk Statements  38-63-53-61
Safety Statements  53-45
WGK Germany  1
1-8-10
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
Hazard Classifications Aquatic Chronic 4
Repr. 1B
REACH Registrations Active

Retinyl propionate price More Price(18)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 87809 Retinyl propionate ≥98.0% (sum of isomers, HPLC), ~2500U/mg 7069-42-3 25g $119 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 87809 Retinyl propionate ≥98.0% (sum of isomers, HPLC), ~2500U/mg 7069-42-3 100g $331 2026-04-30 Buy
Biosynth W-110194 Retinyl propionate 7069-42-3 50g $324 2026-06-05 Buy
Biosynth W-110194 Retinyl propionate 7069-42-3 100g $629 2026-06-05 Buy
Biosynth W-110194 Retinyl propionate 7069-42-3 250g $1527.5 2026-06-05 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
87809 25g $119 Buy
87809 100g $331 Buy
W-110194 50g $324 Buy
W-110194 100g $629 Buy
W-110194 250g $1527.5 Buy

Retinyl propionate Chemical Properties, Uses, Production

Suggestions for use

Usage levels of retinyl propionate in skin care range from 0.1–0.4%. It is often paired with niacinamide because this B vitamin enhances the stability and bioavailability of retinyl propionate.

Description

Retinyl propionate (RP) is a less well-known, but pretty interesting member of the retinoids, aka the "royal family of skincare".Similar to retinyl palmitate, retinyl Propionate is also a retinol ester with retinol and propionic acid being attached together.

Chemical Properties

Thick Yellow Oil

Uses

Retinyl Propionate is a Vitamin A ester derivative. Retinyl Propionate is a hypermitotic agent that is used in cosmetic formulations.This compound contains an unknown cis isomer.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Retinyl propionate, a derivative of retinol, is a fatty acid that is used as a sample preparation for copper-complexed collagen[1]. In metabolic processes, retinyl propionate is metabolized primarily into retinol (ROL) in the viable epidermis and dermis whereas ROL is esterified into retinyl palmitate (RPalm) and metabolized into the inactive retinoid 14‐hydroxy‐4,14‐retro‐retinol (14‐HRR)[2]. Retinol and its derivatives effectively intervene in the skin aging process. The matrix effect of retinyl propionate can be seen in the skin cells, bone cells, and cartilage tissue. Retinyl propionate has been shown to increase calcium pantothenate transport rates in human serum and also has a film-forming polymer effect.

Side effects

Side effects of using retinol may include: redness, irritation, burning, itching, dry skin, flaking and peeling of the skin, increased sensitivity to the sun, and skin cancer.

Structure and conformation

Retinyl propionate is closest in molecular size to pure retinoic acid with just three additional carbons. Vitamin A palmitate has an additional 16 carbons, making it too large to reach the dermis effectively.

References

[1] Wang Q, et al. The synergistic effect of retinyl propionate and hydroxypinacolone retinoate on skin aging. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023; 22: 2040-2049.
[2] Yang Y, et al. Hydrophobically modified inulin based nanoemulsions for enhanced stability and transdermal delivery of retinyl propionate. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2022; 653: 129883.

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7069-42-3
Synthesis of Retinyl propionate from Vitamin A and Propionic-2,3-14C1 acid (8CI)

Retinyl propionate Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

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View Latest Price from Retinyl propionate manufacturers

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Retinyl propionate pictures 2026-09-02 Retinyl propionate
7069-42-3
$1.40-32.00 1kg 99% Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd
Retinyl propionate;Vitamin A Propionate pictures 2026-08-09 Retinyl propionate;Vitamin A Propionate
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≥99% 20tons Chongqing Zhihe Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
RETINYL PROPIONATE pictures 2026-08-08 RETINYL PROPIONATE
7069-42-3
1KG 98.0% 500KG Hangzhou ICH Biofarm Co., Ltd
RETINYL PROPIONATE Retinol,propanoate ALL TRANS-RETINOL PROPIONATE VITAMIN-A-PROPIONATE, ~2500 U/MG* VITAMIN-A-PROPIONATE 2500 U MG 98+% Retinylpropionat Propanoic acid (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexene-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetrenyl ester Retinol propionate Einecs 230-363-2 Propionic acid, retinol ester 15-Retinol Propanoate Retinyl Propionate (Stabilized with BHT) 90% RETINYL PROPIOTE (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-Dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-yl propionate Retinol, 15-propanoate (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl]propanoate RETINYL PROPIONATE USP/EP/BP 7069-42-3 C23H34O2 RETINYL PROPIONATE Retinyl Propionate/Vitamin A Propionate Retinyl Propionate (Stabilized with BHT) 90% Vitamin A Impurity 37 VITAMIN A PROPIONATE 7069-42-3 supplement Intermediates & Fine Chemicals Pharmaceuticals Retinoids