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Retinol and derivatives of retinol that play an essential role in metabolic functioning of the retina, the growth of and differentiation of epithelial tissue, the growth of bone, reproduction, and the immune response. Dietary vitamin A is derived from a variety of CAROTENOIDS found in plants. It is enriched in the liver, egg yolks, and the fat component of dairy products.

Also Known As:

Retinol; Aquasol A; 11-cis-Retinol; 3,7- dimethyl- 9- (2,6,6- trimethyl- 1- cyclohexen- 1- yl)- 2,4,6,8- nonatetraen- 1- ol, (all-E)-Isomer; All-Trans-Retinol; Vitamin A1; All Trans Retinol

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Vitamins

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Terpenes: 1461
    - Carotenoids: 4095
      - Retinoids: 5957
        Vitamin A: 9071
    - Diterpenes: 1470
      - Vitamin A: 9071
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Alicyclic Hydrocarbons: 1
      - Cycloparaffins: 6
        Cyclohexanes: 3
        Cyclohexenes: 4
        Carotenoids: 4095
        Retinoids: 5957
        Vitamin A: 9071
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 265
      - Polyenes: 164
        Carotenoids: 4095
        Retinoids: 5957
        Vitamin A: 9071
Biological Factors: 2472
- Biological Pigments: 1
  - Carotenoids: 4095
    - Retinoids: 5957
      - Vitamin A: 9071

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