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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

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Vitamins

Organic Chemicals: 41
- Hydrocarbons: 352
  - Terpenes: 158
    - Carotenoids: 1326
      - Retinoids: 2210
        Vitamin A: 5654
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 3
    - Alicyclic Hydrocarbons: 1
      - Cycloparaffins: 3
        Cyclohexanes: 1
        Cyclohexenes
        Carotenoids: 1326
        Retinoids: 2210
        Vitamin A: 5654
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 30
      - Polyenes: 66
        Carotenoids: 1326
        Retinoids: 2210
        Vitamin A: 5654
Biological Factors: 932
- Biological Pigments
  - Carotenoids: 1326
    - Retinoids: 2210
      - Vitamin A: 5654

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