Chemical Structure
Learn about Retinyl Palmitate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.
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- INCI NameRetinyl Palmitate
- IUPAC Name[(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] hexadecanoate
- Molecular FormulaC36H60O2
- PubChem CID5280531 ↗
- FunctionsSkin Conditioning AgentAntioxidant
- Primary FeedstockRetinyl Palmitate is an ester formed from retinol (Vitamin A) and palmitic acid. While palmitic acid can be sourced from natural fats and oils (like palm oil), the retinol component in commercial Retinyl Palmitate is predominantly synthesized through multi-step chemical processes starting from petrochemical precursors. Therefore, the overall ingredient is considered petroleum-derived.
- NOI Score0.0 / 1.0
- Tier100% Petroleum
Description
Learn about Retinyl Palmitate — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.
References
- 1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
- 2Retinyl Palmitate. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 5280531. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗