Description
The Vitamin A powder from Umbrella Labs gives you Vitamin A as loose powder. Each batch is tested by LC-MS to 99% purity or higher. It’s $19.99. It’s sold for laboratory research only.
The same compound comes in other formats too: Vitamin A capsules. Browse the rest of our nootropic powders for related compounds.
What is Vitamin A?
Vitamin A here is retinol (CAS 68-26-8), the main preformed vitamin A. The body turns it into retinal for vision and retinoic acid for gene regulation.
It’s fat-soluble and stored in the liver.
Vitamin A powder specifications
- Compound: Vitamin A (anti-infective vitamin, antixerophthalmic vitamin, Axerophthol)
- CAS number: 68-26-8
- Molecular formula: C20H30O
- Molecular weight: 286.45
- Purity: 99% or higher, tested by LC-MS
- Amount: 20g
- Form: Loose powder
- Storage: Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Use: laboratory research only, not for human or veterinary use
What studies say about Vitamin A
Retinoic acid signaling is one of the best-studied pathways in development biology.
High intake is toxic, so measured amounts matter in any study.
You can find the papers on PubMed. We don’t make claims beyond what that literature reports.
Tips for measuring Vitamin A powder
Loose powder is the most flexible way to buy Vitamin A. You can weigh any amount you need, dissolve it in your own solvent, or fill your own capsules. It’s also the cheapest format per milligram.
For small amounts you’ll want a scale that reads to at least 0.01g, and ideally 0.001g. Our digital scale and micro scoops make it easier to get consistent measurements. Weigh onto clean weighing paper, and close the bag or jar straight after so the powder doesn’t pick up moisture.
Making a solution from Vitamin A powder
To make a stock solution, decide on the final volume and concentration first. For 30mL at 10mg/mL you’d weigh 300mg of Vitamin A, dissolve it in about 25mL of solvent, then top up to exactly 30mL.
Check the compound’s solubility in your chosen solvent before you start, and try a small test amount first. Store the finished solution in a labelled glass bottle.
How we test Vitamin A
We test each batch of Vitamin A by LC-MS, which pairs liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry. The chromatography splits the sample into its components and the mass spectrometer identifies them, which tells you both identity and purity. This batch came in at 99% or higher.
Small differences between batches are normal, so write the batch number from the label into your records. If something looks wrong when your order arrives, like discoloured powder or a cloudy solution, set it aside and don’t use it.
Storing your Vitamin A
Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use a clean, dry scoop each time, and reseal the container straight away. Label anything you decant with the compound, amount and date, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Common questions about the Vitamin A powder
What can I dissolve Vitamin A powder in?
That depends on the compound’s solubility and your protocol. Check the solubility data for your solvent first, and test a small amount before making up a full batch.
What scale do I need?
One that reads to 0.01g at minimum, and 0.001g for very small amounts. Our pocket scale reads to 0.01g.
Is the Vitamin A powder in stock?
Yes. Every option on this page is in stock and ready to ship.
Related nootropics
If you’re browsing for a study, you might also look at Vitamin B3 powder, Vinpocetine powder and capsules, Vitamin C powder and Vincamine powder. Our main Nootropics page lists everything in the category.
Buy Vitamin A powder from Umbrella Labs
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Sold for laboratory research use only. It isn’t for human or veterinary use, and it isn’t a food, drug or cosmetic.
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