Retinyl Palmitate Side Effects

Retinyl palmitate, or vitamin A palmitate, CAS 79-81-2, is the ester of retinol (vitamin A) and palmitic acid, with formula C₃₆H₆₀O₂.

An alternate spelling, retinol palmitate, which violates the -yl organic chemical naming convention for esters, is also frequently seen.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported.

Suggested Dosage

As Retinyl Palmitate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Retinyl Palmitate for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Retinyl Palmitate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Retinyl Palmitate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Retinyl Palmitate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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