Retinal
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- CAS Number 116-31-4
- Molecular Formula C20H30O
- Molecular Weight 286.45
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Retinol, also called vitamin A₁, is a vitamin in the vitamin A family found in food and used as a dietary supplement. As a supplement it is used to treat and prevent vitamin A deficiency, especially that which results in xerophthalmia. In regions where deficiency is common, a single large dose is recommended to those at high risk twice a year. It is also used to reduce the risk of complications in measles patients. It is taken by mouth or by injection into a muscle.
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