Retinyl palmitate, or vitamin A palmitate, is the ester of retinol ( vitamin A) and palmitic acid, with formula C 36 H 60 O 2. It is the most abundant form of vitamin A storage in animals. An alternate spelling, retinol palmitate, which violates the -yl organic chemical naming convention for esters, is also frequently seen.
What is the difference between retinol&vitamin A palmitate?
Vitamin A palmitate falls into the retinoid category. This type is more easily absorbed by the body, and is often used in health supplements. Vitamin A palmitate has a variety of aliases such as preformed vitamin A, retinyl palmitate, retinyl ester and retinol.
What is vitamin A palmitate (vitamin A)?
Unlike some forms of vitamin A, vitamin A palmitate is a retinoid (retinol). Retinoids are bioavailable substances. This means they are easily absorbed into the body and used efficiently.