Molar mass of Retinal (retinaldehyde)
The molecular formula of Retinal (retinaldehyde) is C20H28O, giving a molar mass of 284.443 g/mol.
Molar mass
284.443g/mol
Computed from the formula with the IUPAC conventional atomic weights (abridged, 2021 edition).
Formula
C20H28O
Category
Cosmetic Actives
Atoms per molecule
49
Retinal (retinaldehyde) conversions
Mass ↔ amount and solution conversions derived from the stored molar mass of 284.443 g/mol.
1 mmol284.443 mg
1 g3.5156 mmol
1 M284.443 g/L
About Retinal (retinaldehyde)
The aldehyde form of vitamin A and the direct precursor of retinoic acid in skin, which is why topical retinaldehyde produces retinoid effects with less irritation. It is also the light-sensing chromophore of the eye.
Related compounds
Other entries in Cosmetic Actives.
AllantoinC4H6N4O3 · 158.117 g/molAvobenzoneC20H22O3 · 310.393 g/molAzelaic acidC9H16O4 · 188.223 g/molFerulic acidC10H10O4 · 194.186 g/molGlycolic acidC2H4O3 · 76.051 g/molHyaluronic acidC14H21NO11 · 379.318 g/molHydroquinoneC6H6O2 · 110.112 g/molKojic acidC6H6O4 · 142.110 g/molLactic acidC3H6O3 · 90.078 g/molNiacinamideC6H6N2O · 122.127 g/molPanthenolC9H19NO4 · 205.254 g/molPhenoxyethanolC8H10O2 · 138.166 g/mol